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New Roof Snagging in Rustington
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Rustington, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
How new roof snagging works in Rustington
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
In a smaller place like Rustington, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Rustington: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rustington, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Rustington is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Rustington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Nearby places to Rustington
What else we do in Rustington
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Signs you need new roof snagging in Rustington
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Rustington
Rustington is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
With Ecclesden Manor about 2 miles north-east, the area around Rustington has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For landlords with property near Angmering station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Rustington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Rustington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN16 and BN17 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Church Road, The Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. With the B2140 close by, Rustington is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Rustington: Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rustington
Around Rustington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park. The closest station to Rustington is Angmering station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Rustington include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Rustington doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.