East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Sedlescombe
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Sedlescombe, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sedlescombe
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. Common reasons to book are underlay at the eaves left exposed and untidy or loose verge details, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
For a small place like Sedlescombe, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Sedlescombe
How do I find out if my home in Sedlescombe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Sedlescombe?
Yes, Sedlescombe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Sedlescombe
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
What new roof snagging looks like in Sedlescombe
Durhamford Manor, about 0.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sedlescombe. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Sedlescombe and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across East Sussex, we cover Sedlescombe. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Sedlescombe
For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Older and listed buildings around Sedlescombe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sedlescombe
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Sedlescombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.