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Wick New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Wick, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Wick, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Wick: what you get
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at gutters blocked by building debris and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Wick, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Wick or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Wick
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. On a bungalow or cottage around Wick, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
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 you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Places near Wick
What else we do in Wick
New roof snagging around Wick
Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Littlehampton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.5 miles east, the area around Wick has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wick can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Wick is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN17 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft and the roads around them. Wick sits on or near the B2284. Close by, we survey roofs in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Near you in Wick
We work in homes and buildings around Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy. The closest station to Wick is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wick include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Common questions in Wick
Is Wick within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Wick 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.
How do I book a survey in Wick?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.