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Tilgate New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Tilgate, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. On a bungalow or cottage around Tilgate, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging in Tilgate: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Houses in smaller places like Tilgate can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tilgate
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Tilgate: your questions answered
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Tilgate be checked too?
Often, yes, so mention it when booking. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
How do I find out if my home in Tilgate is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Tilgate?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is Tilgate in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Tilgate and the rest of West Sussex. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What we’re asked to look at in Tilgate
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Tilgate often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tilgate. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging in Tilgate: local notes
With Tyes Place about 4.6 miles south, Tilgate sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Tilgate is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit.
For landlords with property near Crawley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in Tilgate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
Here we cover the RH10 and RH11 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Tilgate
We work in homes and buildings around Thomas Bennett Community College, The Grasshopper pub and Tilgate Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.