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New Roof Snagging in Rudgwick
New roof snagging in Rudgwick from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging in Rudgwick: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Rudgwick, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Rudgwick?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Common reasons to book include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Rudgwick, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
New roof snagging around Rudgwick
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Christs Hospital station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Rudgwick are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
All of RH12 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Around Rudgwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Rudgwick
Do you cover Rudgwick?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In a small place like Rudgwick, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Rudgwick
Also in Rudgwick
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Rudgwick
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys