West Sussex · London and the South East
Streat New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Streat, with photos and a written report.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Streat, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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About our new roof snagging in Streat
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We’re often asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and poorly finished verges, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Streat, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Streat
Will you come out to Streat?
Yes. Streat is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Streat?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Streat?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
When to book a survey in Streat
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own a rental within reach of Plumpton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Report times depend 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.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Streat
Landlords and letting agents in Streat book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Streat
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church like Streat Church are often 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.
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Streat, we can come and survey your property. Streat is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN6 and BN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Streat: Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
What’s near Streat
Streat’s nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.