West Sussex · London and the South East
Poling New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Poling.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How new roof snagging works in Poling
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Poling, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
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.
- Location
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Poling, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Poling
Do you cover smaller places like Poling?
Yes. Poling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Poling?
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 I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Poling?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Poling homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Poling, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building around Poling goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Arundel station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Roofs in Poling get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Poling is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Poling, we cover Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
What’s near Poling
The nearest railway station is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Poling includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Useful tips for Poling property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs