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New Roof Snagging in West Thorney
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across West Thorney, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging in West Thorney: local notes
West Thorney lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. Warblington Castle, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Thorney. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in West Thorney and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO10. We also cover Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Near you in West Thorney
We work in homes and buildings around Eames Farm and Bourne Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
New roof snagging in West Thorney: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like West Thorney, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from West Thorney
Will you come out to West Thorney?
Yes, West Thorney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in West Thorney is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea when you book.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
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. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as West Thorney, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft 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 we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Thorney and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need new roof snagging in West Thorney?
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
Look out for signs like these:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you own a rental within reach of Southbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report