Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Stanmer, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
About our new roof snagging in Stanmer
Our snagging inspections cover Stanmer and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We’re often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay ending short at the eaves, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Stanmer, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Stanmer property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Stanmer, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Questions from Stanmer
Will you come out to Stanmer?
Yes. Stanmer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stanmer?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Stanmer homes and their roofs
Stanmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Stanmer Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Falmer station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Bookings from Stanmer are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Stanmer and the places around it.
We work across BN1 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Stanmer include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Stanmer
In Stanmer, that means homes and buildings near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
When to book a survey in Stanmer
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens, about 2.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Stanmer goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges