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New Roof Snagging in Whitemans Green
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Whitemans Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
About our new roof snagging in Whitemans Green
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. Each item is photographed. 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. Common reasons to book are damage to other parts of the building and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Whitemans Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Whitemans Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Whitemans Green
With Ockenden Manor about 0.6 miles south, Whitemans Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Surveys in Whitemans Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Crawley.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road. Other places close to Whitemans Green include Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Whitemans Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose And Crown Public House, Warden Park School and Warden Park School, among other places. The closest station to Whitemans Green is Haywards Heath station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
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What we are asked to look at in Whitemans Green
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Landlords with a home close to Haywards Heath station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Why it is worth a survey now in Whitemans Green
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Whitemans Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Whitemans Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whitemans Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Whitemans Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Whitemans Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.