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Shipley New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Shipley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
About our new roof snagging in Shipley
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are debris left in gutters or valleys and untidy or loose verge details.
Being in a small place like Shipley makes no difference to the inspection itself: 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, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. In a small place like Shipley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Shipley
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Shipley: your questions answered
Is my home in Shipley 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.
Will you come out to Shipley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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. Just say which days work for you.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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What we are asked to look at in Shipley
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Shipley, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Shipley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Shipley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
New roof snagging in Shipley: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Shipley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH13 is within our area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Church Close and School Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shipley
The closest station to Shipley is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west. The countryside around Shipley includes Knepp Wildland.