West Sussex · London and the South East
Somerley New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Somerley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Somerley: what you get
We report on 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. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Somerley makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Somerley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For older village homes like those around Somerley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Somerley homes and their roofs
Somerley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to St James' Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Fishbourne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Somerley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Somerley. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO20. Whether your property is on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Somerley, we cover Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near Somerley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Birdham Public House. The nearest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 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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Landlords, agents and block managers in Somerley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Questions from Somerley
Is my home in Somerley 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Somerley?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you cover Somerley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Somerley.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Somerley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.