East Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in The Pound, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around The Pound, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in The Pound: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like The Pound are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- The Pound (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Places near The Pound
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Signs you need new roof snagging in The Pound
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We are often asked to look at:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Local roofs and buyers in The Pound
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. An older home may be listed, or stand 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.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in The Pound across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Church Road and Linghams Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to The Pound include Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Around The Pound
In The Pound, that means homes and buildings near Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn. The Pound’s nearest station is Battle station, about 4.5 miles east. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Questions from The Pound
How do I find out if my home in The Pound is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like The Pound?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like The Pound can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Pound
Landlords and letting agents in The Pound book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers