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New roof snagging in Saddlescombe, West Sussex
We carry out new roof snagging in Saddlescombe and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
FAQs for Saddlescombe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Saddlescombe?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is my home in Saddlescombe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
About our new roof snagging in Saddlescombe
We carry out new roof snagging in Saddlescombe and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’re worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Saddlescombe may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, 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 receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Saddlescombe
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
New roof snagging around Saddlescombe
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Saddlescombe, 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, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Portslade Manor, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Saddlescombe. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Saddlescombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Saddlescombe is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN45. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Around Saddlescombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Waterhall and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Saddlescombe’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Saddlescombe include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
When to book a survey in Saddlescombe
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
If you live in an older home near The Church of the Holy Trinity, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Saddlescombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.