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Ratton Village New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Ratton Village and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Ratton Village: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ratton Village, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Ratton Village is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Ratton Village listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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 gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How new roof snagging works in Ratton Village
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
In a smaller place like Ratton Village, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Ratton Village doesn’t change how the visit works: 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 start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
New roof snagging around Ratton Village
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ratton Village, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Ratton Village has a long history of building, with Alfriston Clergy House about 4.3 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Hampden Park station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. If you’re in Ratton Village, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ratton Village is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN20, BN21 and BN22. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Ratton Village on the A2270, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Ratton Village, we cover Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Near you in Ratton Village
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, Gildrege Park and Ratton School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ratton Village
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. On a bungalow or cottage around Ratton Village, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
For a price for your roof in Ratton Village, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ratton Village
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.