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New roof snagging in Southwick, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Southwick.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How new roof snagging works in Southwick
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and gutters blocked by building debris.
In a smaller place like Southwick, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
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New roof snagging around Southwick
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Southwick, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
With Portslade Manor about 0.8 miles north-east, the area around Southwick has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you own a rental within reach of Southwick station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Southwick, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Southwick is one of the places in West Sussex where we work.
All of BN42, BN41 and BN43 is within our area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street. Main roads around Southwick include the A259 and A270, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Southwick: Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Around Southwick
In Southwick, that means homes and buildings near Shoreham Academy, Benfield Hill and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. Southwick has its own railway station: Southwick station. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Open spaces near Southwick include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Southwick
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around Southwick is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. With lower homes, common in places like Southwick, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Southwick
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Southwick
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Southwick, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Southwick?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.