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New roof snagging in North Heath, West Sussex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in North Heath, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
New roof snagging in North Heath: what you get
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work 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 describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are verge tiles or slates not secured and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Being in a small place like North Heath makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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.
- Place
- North Heath (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in North Heath
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like North Heath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Heath
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
When to book a survey in North Heath
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Buying a home or a new roof in North Heath
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 2.1 miles south-west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around North Heath has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in North Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. North Heath is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Gay Street Lane and Stane Street. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Around North Heath
The closest station to North Heath is Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. The countryside around North Heath includes The Mens.
Prices for new roof snagging in North Heath
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Common questions in North Heath
Is North Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, North Heath is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is North Heath in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and North Heath is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Useful tips for North Heath property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.