Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Whitehawk
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Whitehawk from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Whitehawk
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Whitehawk
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Whitehawk can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Whitehawk
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Homes in smaller places like Whitehawk can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Whitehawk
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Whitehawk is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Whitehawk homes and their roofs
Whitehawk lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Whitehawk goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Brighton station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Whitehawk, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Whitehawk and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the BN2 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Whitehawk, we cover Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Whitehawk
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whitehawk include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Whitehawk questions
How do I find out if my home in Whitehawk is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Whitehawk hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Common roof problems in Whitehawk
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
For an older house near a landmark such as St Cuthman's, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID