West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wiston
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Wiston, with photos and a clear written report.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
What we are asked to look at in Wiston
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Whatever the street in Wiston, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wiston
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are untidy or loose verge details and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Some older homes in villages like Wiston are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wiston (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wiston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are 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 Wiston
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Questions from Wiston
How do I find out if my home in Wiston is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Wiston?
Yes, Wiston is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Wiston homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wiston and the surrounding area. Wiston is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Wiston: Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Wiston
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Wiston includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Wiston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.