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New roof snagging in Rackham, West Sussex
New roof snagging around Rackham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Rackham
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. 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. Typical surveys look at gutters or fascias damaged during the job and signs of condensation in the roof space, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Rackham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Rackham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Rackham?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Common reasons to book include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For an older or listed building in a place like Rackham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Rackham: your questions answered
Do you cover Rackham?
Yes, Rackham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Rackham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
How do I book a survey in Rackham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
What new roof snagging looks like in Rackham
The wider area around Rackham has a long history of building, with Parham House about 0.7 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
For landlords with property near Amberley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Rackham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Rackham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of RH20 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Rackham: Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Rackham
Around Rackham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parham Park, among other places. Rackham’s nearest station is Amberley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Rackham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rackham
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Rackham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Rackham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.