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New roof snagging in Roedean, Brighton and Hove
New roof snagging in Roedean, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Roedean
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Roedean are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, 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 isn’t.
- Place
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Why get it checked now?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Roedean
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
FAQs for Roedean
Do you cover smaller places like Roedean?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Roedean is listed?
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.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Roedean 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 agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Roedean
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Roedean homes and their roofs
Roedean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
With Royal Pavilion about 1.9 miles west, the area around Roedean has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you own a rental within reach of Brighton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. In Roedean, as across Brighton and Hove, every roof gets the same careful survey. Roedean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN2. Whether your property is on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Roedean: Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Roedean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.