West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Tillington
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Tillington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
About our new roof snagging in Tillington
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We’re often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Tillington may be listed or 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Tillington (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Tillington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Nearby places to Tillington
What else we do in Tillington
FAQs for Tillington
Is my home in Tillington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Tillington?
Yes, Tillington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Tillington homes and their roofs
About 0.8 miles east lies Petworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Tillington has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tillington is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Tillington: Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Tillington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Square Tavern. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Graffham Common.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Signs you need new roof snagging in Tillington
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Poorly finished verges
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of All Hallows, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. For an older or listed building in a place like Tillington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.