West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Wivelsfield, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Wivelsfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
About our new roof snagging in Wivelsfield
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about verge tiles or slates not secured and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Wivelsfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Wivelsfield
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Take an older house close to Ote Hall Chapel: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Wivelsfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Questions from Wivelsfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wivelsfield?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Wivelsfield is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Wivelsfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How do I book a survey in Wivelsfield?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Also near Wivelsfield
What else we do in Wivelsfield
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wivelsfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wivelsfield. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
What new roof snagging looks like in Wivelsfield
Ockenden Manor, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wivelsfield. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Wivelsfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Wivelsfield and the rest of West Sussex. Wivelsfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH17 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Around Wivelsfield
In Wivelsfield, that means homes and buildings near The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wivelsfield
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For older village homes like those around Wivelsfield, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.