West Sussex · London and the South East
Lyminster New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Lyminster? You can book new roof snagging in Lyminster and across West Sussex.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
FAQs for Lyminster
How do I find out if my home in Lyminster is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lyminster?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Lyminster is within about 2 miles of the coast.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
New roof snagging in Lyminster: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Lyminster and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
For a small place like Lyminster, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lyminster
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Towns and villages near Lyminster
Also in Lyminster
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Lyminster, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Lyminster, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Why act early in Lyminster
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. For older village homes like those around Lyminster, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
New roof snagging around Lyminster
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lyminster, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. The wider area around Lyminster has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 3.3 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Arundel station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Lyminster is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Lyminster and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN17. That includes homes and businesses on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Around Lyminster
We work in homes and buildings around The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.