East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wannock
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Wannock from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
New roof snagging in Wannock: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Older buildings in small places like Wannock may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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
- Wannock (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wannock
Other services in Wannock
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wannock
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Wannock, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in Wannock, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wannock
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Wannock
Wannock lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church like St Wilfrid are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. With Alfriston Clergy House about 3.4 miles west, the area around Wannock has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Bookings from Wannock are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is covered for new roof snagging. Local streets include Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Wannock, we cover Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Wannock
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Wannock is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Combe Hill.
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. For older village homes like those around Wannock, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Wannock
How do I find out if my home in Wannock 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.
Is Wannock within the area you cover?
Yes, Wannock is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.