East Sussex · London and the South East
Whatlington New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Whatlington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
About our new roof snagging in Whatlington
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters blocked by building debris and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Some older homes in villages like Whatlington 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Whatlington
Also in Whatlington
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What new roof snagging looks like in Whatlington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 0.6 miles east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Whatlington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Battle station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Whatlington and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover Whatlington. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Whatlington, we cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Around Whatlington
Around Whatlington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Claverham Community College and The Royal Oak Inn. The closest station to Whatlington is Battle station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whatlington
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Whatlington and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Whatlington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Whatlington, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Common questions in Whatlington
How do I find out if my home in Whatlington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whatlington?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Whatlington is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need new roof snagging in Whatlington?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary Magdalene's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs