West Sussex · London and the South East
Pulborough New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Pulborough, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Local roofs and buyers in Pulborough
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. About 0.4 miles west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Pulborough has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
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. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Pulborough is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Pulborough and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close. Main roads around Pulborough include the A283, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Pulborough
Around Pulborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Oddfellows Arms. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
New roof snagging in Pulborough: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and gutters blocked by building debris.
Smaller places like Pulborough often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Pulborough. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. On a bungalow or cottage around Pulborough, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start 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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pulborough
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A report with photographs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Pulborough is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Useful tips for Pulborough property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Pulborough questions
Do you cover Pulborough?
Yes, Pulborough is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Pulborough is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.