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New roof snagging in Slaugham, West Sussex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Slaugham, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Slaugham
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Common reasons to book are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and debris left in gutters or valleys, across loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
For a small place like Slaugham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Local roofs and buyers in Slaugham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Slaugham has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 1.8 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Slaugham, we can come and survey your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Slaugham and the places around it.
Every address in RH17 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Slaugham
Around Slaugham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Carpenter's Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
How the survey works
Photographs 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 a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Slaugham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Slaugham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Slaugham
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you own a rental within reach of Balcombe station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. Older and listed buildings around Slaugham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Slaugham
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Slaugham: your questions answered
Is my home in Slaugham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Slaugham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Slaugham as anywhere else.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.