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New roof snagging in Shortgate, East Sussex
Independent new roof snagging in Shortgate. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Signs you need new roof snagging in Shortgate
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
About our new roof snagging in Shortgate
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Somewhere as small as Shortgate, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Shortgate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Shortgate homes and their roofs
Glyndebourne, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shortgate. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Shortgate, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Shortgate is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Shortgate include Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Around Shortgate
For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shortgate
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and agents in Shortgate book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Why act early in Shortgate
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. In a place like Shortgate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Questions from Shortgate
Do you cover Shortgate?
Yes, Shortgate is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shortgate as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Shortgate is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.