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New Roof Snagging in Keynor Estate
New roof snagging in Keynor Estate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Keynor Estate
We carry out new roof snagging in Keynor Estate and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at loose flashings at walls or chimneys and signs of condensation in the roof space, across ridges and verges, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Keynor Estate, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Keynor Estate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Keynor Estate questions
Is the coastal weather around Keynor Estate hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Keynor Estate is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Keynor Estate?
Yes. Keynor Estate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Keynor Estate
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
The streets around a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Keynor Estate
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Keynor Estate homes and their roofs
Keynor Estate lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Keynor Estate is about 2 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Roofs in Keynor Estate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Keynor Estate is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
New roof snagging in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Chalk Lane and Cow Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Keynor Estate include Sidlesham (1 mile north-east), Street End (1 mile north), Church Norton (2 miles south-east), Sidlesham Common (2 miles north) and Pagham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Near you in Keynor Estate
In Keynor Estate, that means homes and buildings near The Academy and the streets around them. Keynor Estate’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (2.9 miles south) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north).
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Keynor Estate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Diary the defects period end date
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep warranty papers safe
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.