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New roof snagging in St Leonards, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for St Leonards, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
St Leonards questions
Is my home in St Leonards listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around St Leonards hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
New roof snagging in St Leonards
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
St Leonards is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you’re buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Parking in a town like St Leonards is normally simple, but let us know if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When to book a survey in St Leonards
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Landlords with a home close to St Leonards Warrior Square station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in St Leonards: local notes
St Leonards lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, 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. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. St Leonards gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN38, TN37 and TN34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around St Leonards include the A259 and A2102, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around St Leonards: Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). St Leonards is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Around St Leonards
Around St Leonards, our work takes us to homes and buildings near University School, Horse And Groom Public House and Summerfields Wood. There is a railway station in St Leonards itself: St Leonards Warrior Square station. A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in St Leonards overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in St Leonards
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.