West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Sidlesham, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Sidlesham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sidlesham
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’re worried about untidy or loose verge details and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Sidlesham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Sidlesham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Sidlesham questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sidlesham?
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 Sidlesham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Places near Sidlesham
More services for Sidlesham
Buying a home or a new roof in Sidlesham
Sidlesham is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Chichester station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Bookings from Sidlesham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the B2145, Sidlesham is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Sidlesham, we cover Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham
Sidlesham’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sidlesham
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges