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New roof snagging in Pound Hill, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Pound Hill.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
What affects the price in Pound Hill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
About our new roof snagging in Pound Hill
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’re worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and replacement roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Pound Hill, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you’re 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Pound Hill
Crawley, which Pound Hill is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit. Gravetye Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pound Hill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Three Bridges station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Pound Hill, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Surveys in RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Pound Hill include Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Pound Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazelwick School, The Gatwick School and Hillside Inn. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). The countryside around Pound Hill includes Tilgate Lake.
Questions from Pound Hill
My home in Pound Hill has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when booking. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Is Pound Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Pound Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a smaller place like Pound Hill, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Pound Hill
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Take an older house close to St Barnabas': the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pound Hill
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.