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New roof snagging in Southgate, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Southgate, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Southgate doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft 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 we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Southgate
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Southgate, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Southgate. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Southgate
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. In a smaller place like Southgate, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Southgate
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Southgate
Southgate is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look. With Tyes Place about 5 miles south, Southgate sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Crawley station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bookings from Southgate are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
We cover every part of the RH10 and RH11 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2004 and A2219, Southgate is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Around Southgate
In Southgate, that means homes and buildings near Three Bridges Junior School, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Southgate itself: Crawley station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southgate
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Details hidden from sight
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Southgate: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Southgate is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Southgate worth including?
Usually, yes: tell us about it when you book so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What we are asked to look at in Southgate
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Take an older house close to St Mary's: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report