West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Slindon Common
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Slindon Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
How new roof snagging works in Slindon Common
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay ending short at the eaves, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Slindon Common makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Slindon Common?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Slindon Common
Slindon Common lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 4.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Slindon Common goes. 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.
For landlords with property near Barnham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Slindon Common and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across BN18 for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road and the roads around them. We also cover Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Slindon Common
In Slindon Common, that means homes and buildings near The Spur Public House and St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. Slindon Common’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Slindon Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Slindon Common?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Slindon Common listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Slindon Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Slindon Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Diary the defects period end date
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.