East Sussex · London and the South East
Uckfield New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Uckfield, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Signs you need new roof snagging in Uckfield
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Problems we come across often include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Take an older house close to St Saviour: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
How new roof snagging works in Uckfield
Our snagging inspections cover Uckfield and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and people most often book us about missing or blocked roof ventilation and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Plenty of homes in a town like Uckfield have been extended over the years, and many of those additions have flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you’re buying in Uckfield, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Uckfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A survey in Uckfield needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
FAQs for Uckfield
Is Uckfield in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Uckfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Uckfield is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Uckfield?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. 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 is not right.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Local roofs and buyers in Uckfield
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Uckfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Uckfield is about 9 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Uckfield is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across East Sussex, we cover Uckfield. You can also see our page for Brighton.
New roof snagging in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, London Road and Keld Avenue. You will find Uckfield on the A22 and B2102, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Uckfield include Framfield (1 mile east), Cooper's Green (2 miles north), Potter's Green (2 miles north-east), Etchingwood (2 miles north-east) and Buxted (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east) and Newhaven (12 miles south). Uckfield is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Uckfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Alma Arms, Hempstead Meadow and Uckfield College, among other places. Uckfield has its own railway station: Uckfield station. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Uckfield
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- What’s under the new coverings
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers