West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Thorney Island
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Thorney Island. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How new roof snagging works in Thorney Island
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Thorney Island 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a small place like Thorney Island, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Details hidden from sight
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Thorney Island, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
New roof snagging around Thorney Island
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Thorney Island, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
With Warblington Castle about 2.1 miles north-west, the area around Thorney Island has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Surveys in Thorney Island work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Thorney Island is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across PO10 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close. Close by, we survey roofs in West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Thorney Island
Around Thorney Island, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bourne Community College and Eames Farm. The closest station to Thorney Island is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.
What we’re asked to look at in Thorney Island
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you own a rental within reach of Southbourne station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Questions from Thorney Island
Is Thorney Island within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorney Island?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.