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New Roof Snagging in Tangmere
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Tangmere, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
About our new roof snagging in Tangmere
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Tangmere can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Questions from Tangmere
How do I find out if my home in Tangmere is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Tangmere within the area you cover?
Yes. Tangmere is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Tangmere
What else we do in Tangmere
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Being in a smaller place like Tangmere doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why act early in Tangmere
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. On a bungalow or cottage around Tangmere, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tangmere
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Tangmere
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
New roof snagging in Tangmere: local notes
With Goodwood House about 1.8 miles north-west, Tangmere sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Tangmere, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Tangmere. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO20 and PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Tangmere, we cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tangmere
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Westbourne House School. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Levin Down.