West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Thakeham
New roof snagging in Thakeham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Poorly finished verges
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thakeham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How new roof snagging works in Thakeham
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are verge tiles or slates not secured and debris left in gutters or valleys.
For a small place like Thakeham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thakeham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thakeham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Thakeham is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Thakeham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Thakeham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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 will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Thakeham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Thakeham
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Thakeham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thakeham
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Thakeham
With Parham House about 3.6 miles south-west, Thakeham sits in an area with a long building history. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Thakeham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Thakeham. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Thakeham, we cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Thakeham
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
How quickly the report arrives depends 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.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.