West Sussex · London and the South East
Steyning New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Steyning, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging in Steyning: what you get
Roof work frequently leaves debris 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. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and signs of condensation in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Steyning, 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.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Steyning (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Towns and villages near Steyning
What else we do in Steyning
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Steyning is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. On a bungalow or cottage around Steyning, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Steyning
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What new roof snagging looks like in Steyning
Steyning is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 any home in Steyning, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you let a flat or house near Lancing station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Steyning, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Steyning
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School. The closest station to Steyning is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Steyning Museum (under half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Questions from Steyning
Do you carry out roof surveys in Steyning?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Steyning as anywhere else.
Is Steyning within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How do I book a survey in Steyning?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.