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New Roof Snagging in West Hoathly
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in West Hoathly. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Hoathly
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Hoathly and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
New roof snagging in West Hoathly: 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. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
In a village or hamlet like West Hoathly, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in West Hoathly
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
FAQs for West Hoathly
How do I find out if my home in West Hoathly is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is West Hoathly in the area you cover?
Yes, West Hoathly is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like West Hoathly, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What affects the price in West Hoathly
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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New roof snagging in West Hoathly: local notes
With Priest House about 0.2 miles south-west, West Hoathly sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Margaret's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether the building in West Hoathly is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes West Hoathly and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Near you in West Hoathly
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub and the streets around them. West Hoathly’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake.