West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Whitehall, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Whitehall from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Whitehall
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are untidy or loose verge details and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
For a small place like Whitehall, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Whitehall (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Whitehall
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Whitehall, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Buying a home or a new roof in Whitehall
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Whitehall, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH13 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Whitehall include Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Around Whitehall
Whitehall’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Open spaces near Whitehall include Knepp Wildland.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Whitehall, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
When to book a survey in Whitehall
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Church of St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
Useful tips for Whitehall property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Also near Whitehall
Also in Whitehall
Common questions in Whitehall
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whitehall?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Whitehall is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whitehall?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Whitehall?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.