West Sussex · London and the South East
Small Dole New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Small Dole, with photos and a written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Small Dole
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and broken coverings left on a new roof.
For a small place like Small Dole, 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 when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t 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. The survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Small Dole can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What affects the price in Small Dole
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Small Dole questions
Do you cover smaller places like Small Dole?
Yes, Small Dole is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Small Dole hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need new roof snagging in Small Dole?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Towns and villages near Small Dole
Also in Small Dole
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Local roofs and buyers in Small Dole
Small Dole lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Portslade Manor, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Small Dole. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Small Dole and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Small Dole is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN5. Whether your property is on Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Small Dole include Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Small Dole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tottington Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Small Dole includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.