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New roof snagging in Petworth, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Petworth. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
About our new roof snagging in Petworth
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Petworth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Petworth (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. For an older or listed building in a place like Petworth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A report with photographs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Petworth, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Petworth
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging in Petworth: local notes
Petworth House, about 0.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Petworth. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Sacred Heart Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Petworth are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A272 and A283 close by, Petworth is easy for us to reach. We also cover Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Petworth
Around Petworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern and the streets around them. Petworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s The Mens.
Common questions in Petworth
Do you cover Petworth?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Petworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.