East Sussex · London and the South East
Stonecrouch New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Stonecrouch. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
New roof snagging in Stonecrouch
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes alike.
Somewhere as small as Stonecrouch, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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.
- Where
- Stonecrouch (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stonecrouch
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What we’re asked to look at in Stonecrouch
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof 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. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Stonecrouch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Stonecrouch
Scotney Castle, about 1.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stonecrouch. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Stonecrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. If you’re in Stonecrouch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Stonecrouch is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN5 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Kilndown (1 mile north), Three Leg Cross (1 mile south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south-east), Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north-east) and Riseden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles west), Heathfield (10 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-west), Hollington (15 miles south) and Hellingly (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stonecrouch
The closest station to Stonecrouch is Etchingham station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
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Questions from Stonecrouch
Will you come out to Stonecrouch?
Yes, Stonecrouch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stonecrouch?
Yes, Stonecrouch is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stonecrouch as anywhere else.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Prices for new roof snagging in Stonecrouch
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.