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New roof snagging in Lancing, West Sussex
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lancing. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How new roof snagging works in Lancing
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about poorly finished verges and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
In a smaller place like Lancing, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Lancing (BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit to a smaller place like Lancing is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Buying a home or a new roof in Lancing
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lancing, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Lancing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. With Portslade Manor about 4.6 miles east, the area around Lancing has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For an older house near a landmark such as St. Michael & All Angels, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Lancing as part of our work across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Lancing and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN15 is covered for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close. Main roads around Lancing include the A2025, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Lancing, we cover Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Lancing
In Lancing, that means homes and buildings near Brooklands Park, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School and The Railway pub and the streets around them. Lancing has its own railway station: Lancing station. Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Lancing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Nearby places to Lancing
What else we do in Lancing
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lancing
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Lancing: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lancing is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Lancing hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you work in Lancing?
Yes. We carry out new roof snagging in Lancing.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.