West Sussex · London and the South East
Offington New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Offington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Offington: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We’re often asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and debris left in gutters or valleys, across loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Offington, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Offington: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Offington hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Offington is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Offington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
New roof snagging in Offington: local notes
Offington is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.6 miles west, Offington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near West Worthing station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Offington and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN14 and BN13 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue. Offington is on the A24 and A27, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Offington include Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Around Offington
Around Offington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, The Thomas a Becket pub and Durrington Minature Railway, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Offington include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Offington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Do you need new roof snagging in Offington?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.