East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Silverhill
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Silverhill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Common questions in Silverhill
Is my home in Silverhill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Silverhill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
New roof snagging in Silverhill: what you get
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and debris left in gutters or valleys, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
Smaller places like Silverhill often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Silverhill or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Silverhill (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Silverhill
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Silverhill, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near St Leonards Warrior Square station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Silverhill is about 1 mile west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Silverhill can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN38, TN37 and TN34 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Duke Road, Vale Road and Drury Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Silverhill, we cover Hastings (1 mile east), Hollington (1 mile north-west), St Leonards (1 mile south), Blacklands (1 mile east) and St Helen's (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Around Silverhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duke pub, Alexandra Park and University School and the streets around them. The closest station to Silverhill is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and The True Crime Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In a smaller place like Silverhill, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Silverhill
- A report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
When to book a survey in Silverhill
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Matthew's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlords, agents and block managers in Silverhill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Silverhill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is 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.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What new roof snagging does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Silverhill
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs