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Mackerel's Common New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Mackerel's Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Mackerel's Common: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at broken coverings left on a new roof and signs of condensation in the roof space, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Mackerel's Common, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Mackerel's Common
Is Mackerel's Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mackerel's Common?
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.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you need new roof snagging in Mackerel's Common?
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mackerel's Common
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Mackerel's Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Mackerel's Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in Mackerel's Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Mackerel's Common homes and their roofs
The wider area around Mackerel's Common has a long history of building, with Petworth House about 4.6 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Mackerel's Common can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in RH14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Mackerel's Common, we cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Mackerel's Common
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. Open spaces near Mackerel's Common include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mackerel's Common
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.