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New Roof Snagging in Maresfield
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Maresfield, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
New roof snagging in Maresfield: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Maresfield and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and gutters blocked by building debris.
Somewhere as small as Maresfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
FAQs for Maresfield
How do I find out if my home in Maresfield is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Maresfield?
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 booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maresfield
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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Useful tips for Maresfield property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Maresfield, 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 ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Maresfield
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Maresfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes Maresfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Maresfield include Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Maresfield
In Maresfield, that means homes and buildings near West Park and Uckfield College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.