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Lewes New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Lewes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How new roof snagging works in Lewes
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town the size of Lewes, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof normally belongs to the property you are buying or paying for. That makes the roof’s condition a straightforward money question: it’s better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. A written report with photos gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Lewes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 0.6 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Lewes has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Lewes station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John sub Castro, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Lewes, we can survey the roof. Lewes is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Market Lane, Market Street and High Street, and we cover them all. Being close to the A26 and A275, Lewes is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Lewes, we cover South Malling (1 mile north-east), Southover (1 mile south-east), Cliffe (1 mile east), Offham (1 mile north-west) and Hamsey (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south). Lewes is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Landmarks near Lewes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Priory School, St Pancras Catholic Primary School and Railway Land, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lewes station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Lewes include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lewes
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a visit in Lewes, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Lewes
What do I need to do before a survey in Lewes?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Lewes help us plan the visit.
Is Lewes in the area you cover?
Yes, Lewes is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Lewes?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through normally has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Lewes as anywhere.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available