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New roof snagging in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Telscombe Cliffs, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Telscombe Cliffs
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at missing or blocked roof ventilation and verge tiles or slates not secured, across ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Around Telscombe Cliffs, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. 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. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Telscombe Cliffs, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Telscombe Cliffs, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Telscombe Cliffs: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Telscombe Cliffs, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Telscombe Cliffs is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Telscombe Cliffs?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Telscombe Cliffs in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Telscombe Cliffs and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. In a smaller place like Telscombe Cliffs, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Telscombe Cliffs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Telscombe Cliffs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Telscombe Cliffs, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Historic houses like Monk's House, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building around Telscombe Cliffs goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Newhaven Town station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Telscombe Cliffs, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across East Sussex, we cover Telscombe Cliffs. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in BN10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Telscombe Cliffs: Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Telscombe Cliffs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub, among other places. The closest station to Telscombe Cliffs is Newhaven Town station, about 2.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
Landlords, agents and block managers in Telscombe Cliffs
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Telscombe Cliffs and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Telscombe Cliffs
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
For an older house near a landmark like Ascension Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you