West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Rusper
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Rusper, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Diary the defects period end date
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in Rusper
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Typical surveys look at underlay at the eaves left exposed and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
Being in a small place like Rusper makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Rusper (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rusper
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Questions from Rusper
Is Rusper in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Rusper is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Rusper within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I book a survey in Rusper?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Rusper often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Rusper, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Rusper
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For landlords with property near Faygate station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. For older village homes like those around Rusper, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Rusper
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Rusper, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Rusper and the places around it.
Every address in RH12 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk and the roads around them. We also cover Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Rusper
Rusper’s nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Rusper includes Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.