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New roof snagging in West Wittering, West Sussex
New roof snagging in West Wittering and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
About our new roof snagging in West Wittering
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
For a small place like West Wittering, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. 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. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to West Wittering
What else we do in West Wittering
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like West Wittering needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in West Wittering
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Nutbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What new roof snagging looks like in West Wittering
The coast is about 1 mile or less from West Wittering, 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. If you’re in West Wittering, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close. Other places close to West Wittering include East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Landmarks near West Wittering
Around West Wittering, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wittering pub and the streets around them. West Wittering’s nearest station is Nutbourne station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Not far away are Pilsey Island.
Why it is worth a survey now in West Wittering
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Wittering can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in West Wittering
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
FAQs for West Wittering
Is my home in West Wittering listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like West Wittering?
Yes, West Wittering is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. 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.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.