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New Roof Snagging in Winchelsea
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Winchelsea, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Winchelsea
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
In a village or hamlet like Winchelsea, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Winchelsea (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Winchelsea
Winchelsea lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. About 2 miles north-east lies Lamb House, a reminder of how long the area around Winchelsea has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Thomas the Martyr, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Winchelsea station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Winchelsea is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Winchelsea is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Barrack Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Winchelsea Beach (1 mile south-east), Rye (2 miles north-east), Rye Harbour (2 miles north-east), Playden (3 miles north-east) and Rye Foreign (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Winchelsea
We work in homes and buildings around Rye College, The New Inn and Rye Harbour LNR and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchelsea station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Camber Castle (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Winchelsea
Is the coastal weather around Winchelsea hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Winchelsea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Winchelsea listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Winchelsea
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For older village homes like those around Winchelsea, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Winchelsea
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near Winchelsea
What else we do in Winchelsea
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Winchelsea needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.