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Wych Cross New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Wych Cross.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wych Cross
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. We’re frequently asked to look into tiles or slates sitting out of line and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Wych Cross makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Wych Cross, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Wych Cross
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wych Cross?
Yes, Wych Cross is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Wych Cross is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Useful tips for Wych Cross property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Common roof problems in Wych Cross
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
What new roof snagging looks like in Wych Cross
With Standen about 3.2 miles north-west, Wych Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. In Wych Cross, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across the RH18 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Lewes Road and Wych Cross. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wych Cross
For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.