West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Lodsworth, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Lodsworth. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How new roof snagging works in Lodsworth
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’re worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Lodsworth are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Towns and villages near Lodsworth
What else we do in Lodsworth
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lodsworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lodsworth and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Book snagging before the final payment
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Lodsworth homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Cowdray House about 2.4 miles south-west, Lodsworth sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Lodsworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Lodsworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU28. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lodsworth: Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Around Lodsworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hollist Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blackdown and Graffham Common.
Why act early in Lodsworth
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a place like Lodsworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Lodsworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Common questions in Lodsworth
Do you cover smaller places like Lodsworth?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Lodsworth listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
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.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea when you book.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.