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New Roof Snagging in Selmeston
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Selmeston.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Selmeston
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
Somewhere as small as Selmeston, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Selmeston
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Charleston Farmhouse about 1.2 miles west, Selmeston sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Selmeston is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Selmeston and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street and Lewes Road. If you are just outside Selmeston, we cover Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Near you in Selmeston
Around Selmeston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Barley Mow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1 mile east. A little further out are Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. 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 isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Questions from Selmeston
Do you cover Selmeston?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Selmeston?
Yes, Selmeston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Selmeston, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Selmeston
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Selmeston
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Landlords with a home close to Berwick (Sussex) station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Selmeston
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.