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Pyecombe New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Pyecombe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Pyecombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Pyecombe
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Pyecombe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are 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.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pyecombe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Pyecombe and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Pyecombe
How do I find out if my home in Pyecombe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Pyecombe?
Yes, Pyecombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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 get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Pyecombe
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check before your warranty period ends
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
New roof snagging around Pyecombe
Pyecombe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 4 miles south lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Pyecombe has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church like Church of the Transfiguration are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Roofs in Pyecombe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Pyecombe is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
All of BN45 is within our area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on London Road, School Lane and Church Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Around Pyecombe
Pyecombe’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.