West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Mid Lavant
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Mid Lavant. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. In a place like Mid Lavant, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Mid Lavant
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Mid Lavant
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We’re frequently asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and broken coverings left on a new roof, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Mid Lavant 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’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
What new roof snagging looks like in Mid Lavant
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 1.9 miles east lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Mid Lavant has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Mid Lavant across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Mid Lavant and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Mid Lavant, we cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Around Mid Lavant
We work in homes and buildings around The Earl Of March Public House and Bishop Luffa School. The closest station to Mid Lavant is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Mid Lavant includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Do you need new roof snagging in Mid Lavant?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
If you let a flat or house near Fishbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What affects the price in Mid Lavant
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Mid Lavant questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mid Lavant?
Yes, Mid Lavant is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Mid Lavant?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Mid Lavant can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.