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New roof snagging in Litlington, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Litlington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in Litlington
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
For a small place like Litlington, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
What new roof snagging looks like in Litlington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Litlington, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles north, show how far back building around Litlington goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Litlington and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Litlington and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN26. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Litlington: Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Near you in Litlington
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough And Harrow Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Prices for new roof snagging in Litlington
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Questions from Litlington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Litlington, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Litlington is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Litlington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Litlington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.