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New Roof Snagging in Littlehampton
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Littlehampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
How new roof snagging works in Littlehampton
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
In a town like Littlehampton, older streets usually sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older roofs are often slate or clay tile, and many later houses have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you’re buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have, from fixings and underlay to ridges and valleys. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
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, whichever applies.
- Location
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Littlehampton often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Littlehampton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littlehampton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Littlehampton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Littlehampton is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Littlehampton?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Littlehampton
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gaps at new flashings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Diary the defects period end date
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Littlehampton homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Littlehampton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Littlehampton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Ecclesden Manor lies about 2.9 miles north-east, so building around Littlehampton goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Littlehampton. Littlehampton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN17 and BN16 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Littlehampton is on the A259 and A284, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
What’s near Littlehampton
Around Littlehampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Littlehampton includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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