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New Roof Snagging in Shopwyke
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Shopwyke. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shopwyke
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’re worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Shopwyke are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Shopwyke
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shopwyke
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Shopwyke, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shopwyke
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Shopwyke: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Shopwyke?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shopwyke?
It can do. Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Shopwyke, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Shopwyke homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Shopwyke, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Goodwood House, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shopwyke. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Shopwyke are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Shopwyke. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Coach Road and Drayton Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shopwyke include Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
What’s near Shopwyke
In Shopwyke, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down.
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When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shopwyke
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs