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New Roof Snagging in Sompting
New roof snagging in Sompting from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Sompting
We carry out new roof snagging in Sompting and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We are frequently asked to look into loose flashings at walls or chimneys and verge tiles or slates not secured, across flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a smaller place like Sompting, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Sompting
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Also near Sompting
Other services in Sompting
Local roofs and buyers in Sompting
Sompting is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Lancing station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter the Apostle, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Sompting is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sompting and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN15 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Sompting: Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Sompting
In Sompting, that means homes and buildings near Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Brooklands Park and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy. The closest station to Sompting is Lancing station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sompting
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sompting is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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 checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
FAQs for Sompting
Will you come out to Sompting?
Yes, Sompting is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sompting?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.