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New roof snagging in North Chailey, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in North Chailey. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like North Chailey, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
New roof snagging in North Chailey
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We are often asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as North Chailey, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near North Chailey
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Landlords, agents and block managers in North Chailey
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and letting agents in North Chailey book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
FAQs for North Chailey
Do you cover North Chailey?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and North Chailey is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in North Chailey listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Buying a home or a new roof in North Chailey
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Plumpton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in North Chailey, we can come and survey your property. Across East Sussex, we cover North Chailey. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN8. We cover properties on Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close and the roads around them. Being close to the A275, North Chailey is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Around North Chailey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Chailey School, among other places. North Chailey’s nearest station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.