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New roof snagging in Stone Cross, East Sussex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Stone Cross, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging in Stone Cross
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Stone Cross, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Stone Cross (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Stone Cross
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey & Westham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why act early in Stone Cross
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. Around Stone Cross, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stone Cross
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Places near Stone Cross
What else we do in Stone Cross
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stone Cross
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stone Cross. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Stone Cross frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Stone Cross homes and their roofs
Stone Cross is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Stone Cross has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 4.8 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like St Luke's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Stone Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Stone Cross is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of BN24 for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Near you in Stone Cross
Around Stone Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
FAQs for Stone Cross
Is Stone Cross within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Stone Cross is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the 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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.