West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Pagham
New roof snagging across Pagham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Pagham
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and poorly finished verges, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
Somewhere as small as Pagham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Pagham (PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
Places near Pagham
What else we do in Pagham
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Pagham 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 ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Signs you need new roof snagging in Pagham
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Local roofs and buyers in Pagham
Pagham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Bognor Regis station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Pagham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Pagham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Pagham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lamb pub and Avisford and the streets around them. The closest station to Pagham is Bognor Regis station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
FAQs for Pagham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pagham?
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.
Will you come out to Pagham?
Yes. Pagham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes