West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Merston
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Merston, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Merston questions
Is the coastal weather around Merston hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Merston within the area you cover?
Yes. Merston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
New roof snagging in Merston
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage to other parts of the building and debris left in gutters or valleys.
For a small place like Merston, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. 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. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Merston homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Merston, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Goodwood House, about 3.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Merston. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Merston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Merston and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Around Merston
In Merston, that means homes and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.3 miles west. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Merston
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Merston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Prices for new roof snagging in Merston
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for new roof snagging in Merston, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.