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New roof snagging in Westhampnett, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Westhampnett. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
How new roof snagging works in Westhampnett
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Somewhere as small as Westhampnett, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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.
- Where
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Westhampnett?
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Westhampnett, the journey is planned in advance: let us know 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 is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Westhampnett
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Westhampnett, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Westhampnett has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 1.6 miles north. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Westhampnett are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Westhampnett and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Westhampnett: Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
What’s near Westhampnett
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls. The closest station to Westhampnett is Chichester station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Westhampnett
Is the coastal weather around Westhampnett hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is my home in Westhampnett listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 lift tiles to check the fixings?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westhampnett
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.