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Runcton New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Runcton? We carry out new roof snagging in Runcton and across West Sussex.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Roof by roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
New roof snagging in Runcton: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and damage to other parts of the building.
Some older homes in villages like Runcton 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Runcton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Runcton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Runcton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Runcton?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Runcton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Useful tips for Runcton property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Runcton
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Runcton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Runcton
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Runcton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Common roof problems in Runcton
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Common reasons to book include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Stephen: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Local roofs and buyers in Runcton
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Runcton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. About 3.9 miles north lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Runcton has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Runcton and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Runcton and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO20 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road. Other places close to Runcton include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Near you in Runcton
We work in homes and buildings around Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The closest station to Runcton is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).