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New Roof Snagging in West Barnham
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in West Barnham.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging in West Barnham: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are untidy or loose verge details and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Some older homes in villages like West Barnham are listed or sit 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’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in West Barnham
West Barnham is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in West Barnham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. West Barnham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO22 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks, all of which we cover. West Barnham sits on or near the B2233, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside West Barnham, we cover Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around West Barnham
Around West Barnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms, among other places. There is a railway station in West Barnham itself: Barnham station. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
Useful tips for West Barnham property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around West Barnham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What affects the price in West Barnham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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Questions from West Barnham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Barnham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Barnham?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as West Barnham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in West Barnham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a proper look.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.