East Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Steven's Crouch, East Sussex
New roof snagging in Steven's Crouch from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
New roof snagging in Steven's Crouch: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and gaps at new flashings.
Somewhere as small as Steven's Crouch, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Steven's Crouch (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Steven's Crouch and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Steven's Crouch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Steven's Crouch homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. With Durhamford Manor about 4 miles north-east, Steven's Crouch sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Battle station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Steven's Crouch is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Steven's Crouch is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Steven's Crouch is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN33 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Catsfield Road and Crowders Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Steven's Crouch, we cover Penhurst (2 miles north-west), Battle (2 miles east), Netherfield (2 miles north), Mountfield (3 miles north-east) and Twelve Oaks (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Steven's Crouch
Around Steven's Crouch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park. The closest station to Steven's Crouch is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles east. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Old Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Steven's Crouch includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Nearby places to Steven's Crouch
What else we do in Steven's Crouch
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Steven's Crouch questions
Is Steven's Crouch within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Steven's Crouch is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Steven's Crouch?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.