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New roof snagging in River, West Sussex
Need new roof snagging in River? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in River: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover River and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Somewhere as small as River, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in River
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Why it is worth a survey now in River
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like River, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in River
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
New roof snagging in River: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around River has a long history of building, with Petworth House about 2.4 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether the building in River is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover River and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in River
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hollist Arms Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
River: your questions answered
Is River in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is River within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How do I book a survey in River?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Other services in River
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like River needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.