West Sussex · London and the South East
Three Bridges New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Three Bridges. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Three Bridges
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Around Three Bridges, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Three Bridges (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
What new roof snagging looks like in Three Bridges
Three Bridges is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look. About 4.9 miles south-east lies Gravetye Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Three Bridges has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Three Bridges is about 1 mile east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Three Bridges and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Three Bridges.
We survey roofs across the RH10 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Road, Mill Road and North Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Pound Hill (1 mile north-east), Worth (1 mile south-east), Maidenbower (1 mile south-east), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Crawley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Three Bridges
Around Three Bridges, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hazelwick School, Central Sussex College and Grattons Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Three Bridges itself: Three Bridges station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Crawley Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Three Bridges includes Tilgate Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Three Bridges
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
For a price for your roof in Three Bridges, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for new roof snagging in Three Bridges, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we’re asked to look at in Three Bridges
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
We are often asked to look at:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Barnabas', the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in Three Bridges
Is my home in Three Bridges listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Three Bridges be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Three Bridges
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Three Bridges is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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 looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.