West Sussex · London and the South East
Kingston Gorse New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Kingston Gorse, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Kingston Gorse
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about underlay ending short at the eaves and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
In a village or hamlet like Kingston Gorse, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Kingston Gorse can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Kingston Gorse has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 1.8 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Goring-By-Sea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Kingston Gorse work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Kingston Gorse is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Kingston Gorse, we cover West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingston Gorse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). For a walk, there is Highdown Hill.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
What affects the price in Kingston Gorse
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Kingston Gorse: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kingston Gorse?
Yes, Kingston Gorse is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Kingston Gorse listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How do I book a survey in Kingston Gorse?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
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