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Lurgashall New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Lurgashall and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Lurgashall
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Common reasons to book are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and untidy or loose verge details, across loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Lurgashall may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. 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.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lurgashall
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Lurgashall
Historic houses such as Petworth House, about 3.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Lurgashall goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Lawrence: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in Lurgashall get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Lurgashall and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
New roof snagging in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
What’s near Lurgashall
For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Lurgashall include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Lurgashall
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lurgashall?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lurgashall?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Lurgashall?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Lurgashall, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Lurgashall
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs