East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Mark Cross
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Mark Cross, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging in Mark Cross: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken coverings left on a new roof and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Being in a small place like Mark Cross makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Mark Cross homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 3.2 miles east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Mark Cross has been built on. 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 such as St Marks, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Mark Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Mark Cross is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across TN6 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
Around Mark Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eridge Park, The Lazy Fox pub and St Joseph Seminary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Towns and villages near Mark Cross
Also in Mark Cross
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mark Cross
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Mark Cross book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Mark Cross
Will you come out to Mark Cross?
Yes, Mark Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Mark Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, Mark Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mark Cross as anywhere else.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Mark Cross, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Mark Cross?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Wadhurst station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. 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 an older or listed building in a place like Mark Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mark Cross
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof