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New Roof Snagging in Pett
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Pett, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Diary the defects period end date
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging in Pett
We carry out new roof snagging in Pett and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’re worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Pett, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Pett
Also in Pett
Why get it checked now?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Pett, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pett
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Pett can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Pett, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Pett homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Pett, 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. Historic houses such as Lamb House, about 4.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Pett goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near St Mary & St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Three Oaks station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Pett for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Pett is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN35 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Pett include Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
What’s near Pett
In Pett, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Oaks station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pett
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for new roof snagging in Pett
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Pett
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pett?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Pett, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you cover Pett for new roof snagging?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Pett included.