Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ovingdean
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Ovingdean.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Why get it checked now?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ovingdean can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
New roof snagging in Ovingdean: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ovingdean, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ovingdean
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
The streets around a church such as St Wulfran's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Ovingdean often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Ovingdean homes and their roofs
Ovingdean is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Royal Pavilion about 2.8 miles west, the area around Ovingdean has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you let a flat or house near Moulsecoomb station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ovingdean. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Ovingdean.
We cover every part of BN2 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ovingdean include Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Near you in Ovingdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Hill, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Duck Inn and the streets around them. Ovingdean’s nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Ovingdean
Is my home in Ovingdean listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Ovingdean?
Yes. Ovingdean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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 photos to raise with the builder.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
How do I book a survey in Ovingdean?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.