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Tisman's Common New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Tisman's Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging in Tisman's Common: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Tisman's Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Tisman's Common
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tisman's Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Tisman's Common
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Tisman's Common
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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.
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Tisman's Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH12 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Tisman's Common include Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Tisman's Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rudgwick Primary School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a close look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
What affects the price in Tisman's Common
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
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FAQs for Tisman's Common
How do I find out if my home in Tisman's Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Tisman's Common?
Yes, Tisman's Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Tisman's Common, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Tisman's Common
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For any home in Tisman's Common, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see