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New Roof Snagging in West Chiltington Common
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around West Chiltington Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
How new roof snagging works in West Chiltington Common
We carry out new roof snagging in West Chiltington Common and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and missing or blocked roof ventilation, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Houses in smaller places like West Chiltington Common can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in West Chiltington Common
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 2.4 miles south-west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around West Chiltington Common has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Chiltington Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the RH20 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in West Chiltington Common
In West Chiltington Common, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around West Chiltington Common includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like West Chiltington Common, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in West Chiltington Common
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
For landlords and managing agents
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 around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Questions from West Chiltington Common
How do I find out if my home in West Chiltington Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is West Chiltington Common in the area you cover?
Yes, West Chiltington Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around West Chiltington Common often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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 we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes