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New Roof Snagging in Little Horsted
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Little Horsted from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Little Horsted: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gaps at new flashings, across flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Little Horsted may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
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Little Horsted: your questions answered
Is my home in Little Horsted listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Horsted?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Horsted as anywhere else.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. In a place like Little Horsted, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What new roof snagging looks like in Little Horsted
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Little Horsted, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Little Horsted is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of TN22 for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
What’s near Little Horsted
In Little Horsted, that means homes and buildings near Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and The Highlands pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Little Horsted, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.