New roof snagging in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

How new roof snagging works in Shoreham-by-Sea

A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. 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. If you’re worried about underlay at the eaves left exposed and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.

Shoreham-by-Sea is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you’re buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.

Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.

How we price new roof snagging

Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:

• How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
• Basic, Standard or Premium
• If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
• Height and safe access

Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.

Getting in touch

If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:

• The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
• When you need the report by
• Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
• What kind of property and roof it is

We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

What we’re asked to look at in Shoreham-by-Sea

Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.

Problems we come across often include:

• Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
• Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
• Verge tiles or slates not secured
• Debris left in gutters or valleys

If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary de Haura Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.

Before you book anyone

• What they will not be able to tell you
• Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
• How much experience they have with roofs like yours
• What follow-up you get after the report

What’s in a roof survey

How it works

A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a home in Shoreham-by-Sea, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.

1. We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
2. We inspect as far as safe access allows.
3. Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
4. Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
5. We send a written report you can pass on.

Before we arrive

• Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
• Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
• Point out any leaks or damp patches

Arrange a survey

You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

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Advice

• New Roof Snagging Checklist
• Mansard Roof Problems and What to Check