East Sussex · London and the South East
Westham New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Westham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Westham
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are verge tiles or slates not secured and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Westham are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Westham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Westham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Westham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Westham
Westham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Westham is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Westham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across East Sussex, we cover Westham and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, Linkway and Rattle Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Jenkins' Green (1 mile north-west), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (1 mile south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles north-west).
Around Westham
In Westham, that means homes and buildings near Bishop Bell School and The Heron pub, among other places. Westham has its own railway station: Pevensey & Westham station. Nearby you will also find Pevensey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westham include Combe Hill.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Westham
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey & Westham station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
FAQs for Westham
Do you cover smaller places like Westham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Westham hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.