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New Roof Snagging in Midhurst
Independent new roof snagging in Midhurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Why it is worth a survey now in Midhurst
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. With lower homes, common in places like Midhurst, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Midhurst
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
New roof snagging in Midhurst
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’re worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Midhurst, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Midhurst
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Midhurst, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Midhurst, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Midhurst
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Midhurst has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 0.6 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Midhurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across GU29 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue, and we cover them all. With the A272 and A286 close by, Midhurst is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Midhurst: Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Midhurst
In Midhurst, that means homes and buildings near The Egmont Public House, Midhurst Rother College and St Margaret's Convent, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Midhurst includes Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Prices for new roof snagging in Midhurst
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
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.
FAQs for Midhurst
Is my home in Midhurst listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Midhurst?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
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Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.