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Skippers Hill New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Skippers Hill? We carry out new roof snagging in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Skippers Hill: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If you’re in Skippers Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across East Sussex, we cover Skippers Hill. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across TN20 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Skippers Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. Skippers Hill’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
New roof snagging in Skippers Hill
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings not properly dressed or fixed and gutters blocked by building debris, across flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
For a small place like Skippers Hill, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. 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. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Skippers Hill
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Untidy or loose verge details
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Skippers Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for new roof snagging in Skippers Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Skippers Hill
Is Skippers Hill in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Skippers Hill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Skippers Hill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We will give you an idea as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Outbuildings and barns around Skippers Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.