West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex
New roof snagging in Middleton-on-Sea from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging in Middleton-on-Sea
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Middleton-on-Sea, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Questions from Middleton-on-Sea
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Middleton-on-Sea?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Middleton-on-Sea within the area you cover?
Yes. Middleton-on-Sea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In an older home around Middleton-on-Sea, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Middleton-on-Sea
What else we do in Middleton-on-Sea
New roof snagging in Middleton-on-Sea: local notes
Middleton-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Middleton-on-Sea can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO22 and BN18 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Middleton-on-Sea include Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Middleton-on-Sea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Felpham Community College. Middleton-on-Sea’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Parking around Middleton-on-Sea is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.