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New roof snagging in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
New roof snagging in Mannings Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
How new roof snagging works in Mannings Heath
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is 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. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs alike.
Being in a small place like Mannings Heath makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
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.
- Where
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Mannings Heath homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Horsham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Mannings Heath is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Mannings Heath is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH13 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mannings Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Newells Preparatory School and The Dun Horse pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Mannings Heath is Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mannings Heath include Warnham LNR.
Nearby places to Mannings Heath
Also in Mannings Heath
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Mannings Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Mannings Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mannings Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mannings Heath?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Mannings Heath is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Mannings Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Mannings Heath
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
The streets around a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection