West Sussex · London and the South East
Marehill New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Marehill and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Marehill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How new roof snagging works in Marehill
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. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Older buildings in small places like Marehill 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Marehill (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Marehill
What else we do in Marehill
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Questions from Marehill
Do you cover smaller places like Marehill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marehill?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Marehill is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What you can safely check 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Marehill homes and their roofs
The wider area around Marehill has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1.4 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Wiggonholt Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Marehill, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Marehill and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
All of RH20 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane. We also cover the places around Marehill: Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Near you in Marehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun Inn, among other places. The closest station to Marehill is Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marehill include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Marehill
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?