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New Roof Snagging in Southbourne
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Southbourne? We carry out new roof snagging in Southbourne and across West Sussex.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
New roof snagging in Southbourne
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and damage to other parts of the building.
In a smaller place like Southbourne, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Southbourne does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Southbourne: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Southbourne, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is my home in Southbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
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. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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 climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What we are asked to look at in Southbourne
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Take an older house close to St. John's: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southbourne
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Also near Southbourne
Other services in Southbourne
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. In a smaller place like Southbourne, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Useful tips for Southbourne property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
What new roof snagging looks like in Southbourne
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Southbourne, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Southbourne goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. In Southbourne, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Southbourne, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Near you in Southbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Traveller's Joy Public House, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Southbourne itself: Southbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).