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New Roof Snagging in Lidsey
New roof snagging around Lidsey, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Lidsey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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New roof snagging in Lidsey
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lidsey may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lidsey homes and their roofs
Lidsey lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary 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.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In Lidsey, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lidsey is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lidsey: Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Lidsey
In Lidsey, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The closest station to Lidsey is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
Useful tips for Lidsey property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Common questions in Lidsey
Will you come out to Lidsey?
Yes, Lidsey is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lidsey?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Why act early in Lidsey
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Lidsey, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Lidsey
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
More services for Lidsey
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lidsey
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When to book a survey in Lidsey
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Goodwood House, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lidsey. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?