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New roof snagging in Polegate, East Sussex
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Polegate. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Poorly finished verges
Landlord and commercial surveys in Polegate
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
New roof snagging in Polegate
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. 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. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We are frequently asked to look into underlay at the eaves left exposed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
Houses in smaller places like Polegate can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Polegate (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Polegate
Polegate is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. About 3.2 miles north-west lies Michelham Priory, a reminder of how long the area around Polegate has been built on. If your home is one of 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 St John's Church of England Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Polegate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Polegate. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A27 and A2270, Polegate is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Around Polegate
Around Polegate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Community School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Polegate itself: Polegate station. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Polegate includes Combe Hill.
When to book a survey in Polegate
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If you own a rental within reach of Polegate station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. In an older home around Polegate, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Polegate
Will you come out to Polegate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Polegate?
Often, yes. Polegate is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in Polegate?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Polegate, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.