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Sidlesham Common New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sidlesham Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Sidlesham Common
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Typical surveys look at debris left in gutters or valleys and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Sidlesham Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
New roof snagging around Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Sidlesham Common as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Chichester Road and Jury Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Sidlesham Common
In Sidlesham Common, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.
Questions from Sidlesham Common
Will you come out to Sidlesham Common?
Yes, Sidlesham Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Sidlesham Common is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Sidlesham Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Common roof problems in Sidlesham Common
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you live in an older home near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a small place like Sidlesham Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sidlesham Common
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.
Letting agents and landlords in Sidlesham Common book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.