East Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Old Town, East Sussex
New roof snagging around Old Town, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Old Town
We carry out new roof snagging in Old Town and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Old Town can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Old Town
Is the coastal weather around Old Town hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Old Town 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.
Will you come out to Old Town?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Old Town, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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New roof snagging around Old Town
Old Town is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Eastbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Old Town can all book new roof snagging. Old Town is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN21, BN20 and BN22 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Old Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near Motcombe Infants' School, Gildrege Park and WMG Academy for Young Engineers. Old Town’s nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Old Town, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Old Town, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.