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Lindfield New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lindfield. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
About our new roof snagging in Lindfield
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Common reasons to book are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Smaller places like Lindfield often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Lindfield or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Towns and villages near Lindfield
What else we do in Lindfield
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Common roof problems in Lindfield
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Common questions in Lindfield
Is my home in Lindfield listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Lindfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Lindfield is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
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 and landlords in Lindfield book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Lindfield does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree what to focus on, such as 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Lindfield: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Lindfield goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lindfield can all book new roof snagging. Across West Sussex, we cover Lindfield. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
New roof snagging in RH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Lindfield: Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lindfield
In Lindfield, that means homes and buildings near The Witch Inn, Oathall Community College and Tavistock and Summerhill School. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lindfield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.