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New roof snagging in West Stoke, West Sussex
New roof snagging in West Stoke from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like West Stoke, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in West Stoke
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
About our new roof snagging in West Stoke
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at new flashings and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Some older homes in villages like West Stoke are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Stoke
Also in West Stoke
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Questions from West Stoke
Is West Stoke within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around West Stoke hard on roofs?
It can do. West Stoke is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around West Stoke can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common roof problems in West Stoke
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you let a flat or house near Fishbourne station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
What new roof snagging looks like in West Stoke
West Stoke lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around West Stoke goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in West Stoke. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO18 is within our area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Downs Road and Lye Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to West Stoke include East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Around West Stoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.