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New roof snagging in Worth, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Worth, with photos and a written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Worth
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’re worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and new flat roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Worth, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Worth (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. On a bungalow or cottage around Worth, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Worth
Also in Worth
Worth homes and their roofs
About 4.2 miles south-east lies Gravetye Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Worth has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Three Bridges station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Worth and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Worth.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Worth
We work in homes and buildings around Oriel High School, Worth Park Gardens and Dem Shish pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Worth includes Tilgate Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Worth does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in Worth
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Worth worth including?
Typically, yes: let us know about it when booking so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Worth?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Common roof problems in Worth
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas' Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive