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Shipton Green New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Shipton Green and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging in Shipton Green: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We are frequently asked to look into gaps at new flashings and poorly finished verges, across flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shipton Green 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Shipton Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shipton Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
New roof snagging around Shipton Green
Shipton Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas' Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Shipton Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Shipton Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in Shipton Green
For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.
Also near Shipton Green
What else we do in Shipton Green
Prices for new roof snagging in Shipton Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Common questions in Shipton Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shipton Green, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Shipton Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Is Shipton Green in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Shipton Green and the rest of West Sussex. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs