West Sussex · London and the South East
Warninglid New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Warninglid.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Warninglid
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Being in a small place like Warninglid makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
New roof snagging in Warninglid: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Tyes Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Warninglid goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We visit Warninglid as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Warninglid and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Warninglid, we cover Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Around Warninglid
The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Warninglid, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Warninglid?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
Your questions about new roof snagging in Warninglid
Do you cover Warninglid?
Yes, Warninglid is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Warninglid?
Yes, Warninglid is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is 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 applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
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Useful tips for Warninglid property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.