West Sussex · London and the South East
West Ashling New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in West Ashling. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
What affects the price in West Ashling
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
New roof snagging in West Ashling: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Typical surveys look at broken coverings left on a new roof and damage to other parts of the building, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like West Ashling may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Details hidden from sight
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in West Ashling
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as West Ashling, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Questions from West Ashling
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Ashling?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Ashling?
It can do. West Ashling is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Nearby places to West Ashling
What else we do in West Ashling
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- 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.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
West Ashling homes and their roofs
West Ashling is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With West Dean House about 4.6 miles north-east, West Ashling sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Ashling, we can survey the roof. West Ashling is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across the PO18 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close and the roads around them. Other places close to West Ashling include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in West Ashling
In West Ashling, that means homes and buildings near The Horse And Groom Public House. The closest station to West Ashling is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Ashling
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and letting agents in West Ashling book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.