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Upper Dicker New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Upper Dicker.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Dicker and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
About our new roof snagging in Upper Dicker
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Common reasons to book are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and gutters blocked by building debris, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Upper Dicker makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Upper Dicker: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Upper Dicker has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 0.6 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Upper Dicker for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Upper Dicker. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road. We also cover the places around Upper Dicker: Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
What’s near Upper Dicker
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn, Park Mead Primary School and Hailsham Community College. Upper Dicker’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Dicker include Firle Beacon.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Upper Dicker can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Upper Dicker: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Dicker?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Dicker?
Yes, Upper Dicker is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges