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Wood's Corner New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Wood's Corner, with photographs and a written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Wood's Corner: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, 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 is safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Some older homes in villages like Wood's Corner 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Wood's Corner (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Diary the defects period end date
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for new stains after a downpour
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Towns and villages near Wood's Corner
What else we do in Wood's Corner
New roof snagging around Wood's Corner
With Bateman's about 2.9 miles north, Wood's Corner sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Giles, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Wood's Corner is about 8 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Wood's Corner, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
All of TN21 is within our area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Wood's Corner include Dallington (1 mile west), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles west) and Ashburnham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wood's Corner
The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Old Castle (0.7 miles west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wood's Corner
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wood's Corner. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Wood's Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Wood's Corner questions
Will you come out to Wood's Corner?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wood's Corner?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
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 send us an email.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Wood's Corner, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers