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New roof snagging in Oxley's Green, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Oxley's Green.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Common roof problems in Oxley's Green
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
New roof snagging in Oxley's Green: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and people most often book us about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Oxley's Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Oxley's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Oxley's Green, 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. In a place like Oxley's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Oxley's Green
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
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Questions from Oxley's Green
Will you come out to Oxley's Green?
Yes. Oxley's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Oxley's Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Oxley's Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
What new roof snagging looks like in Oxley's Green
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 1.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Oxley's Green goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Oxley's Green is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Oxley's Green can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN32 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Oxley's Green: Hollingrove (1 mile south), Brightling (1 mile south-west), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Robertsbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Oxley's Green
For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south-west).