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New roof snagging in Langley Green, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Langley Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Signs you need new roof snagging in Langley Green
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Take an older house close to Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
New roof snagging in Langley Green
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and debris left in gutters or valleys, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Around Langley Green, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Langley Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Langley Green
Langley Green is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Crawley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Langley Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. Langley Green is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
Surveys in RH11 and RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on London Road, Cherry Lane and Dobson Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Langley Green: West Green (1 mile south), Crawley (1 mile south), Three Bridges (2 miles south-east), Southgate (2 miles south) and Forge Wood (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Around Langley Green
Around Langley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dr Samuel Johnson pub, Central Sussex College and Hazelwick School, among other places. The closest station to Langley Green is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (1 mile south) and Langley Green Hospital (within half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Langley Green
My home in Langley Green has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
How do I find out if my home in Langley Green is listed?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Prices for new roof snagging in Langley Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Langley Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Langley Green, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.