West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in The Haven
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in The Haven, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
About our new roof snagging in The Haven
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like The Haven may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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
- The Haven (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near The Haven can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What else we do in The Haven
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Useful tips for The Haven property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Buying a home or a new roof in The Haven
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
In and around The Haven, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. If you are in The Haven, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover The Haven. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside The Haven, we cover Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in The Haven
Around The Haven, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blue Ship Public House, among other places. The Haven’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in The Haven and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for The Haven
Is my home in The Haven listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like The Haven?
Yes, The Haven is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Why it is worth a survey now in The Haven
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Outbuildings and barns around The Haven are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.