West Sussex · London and the South East
Abingworth Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Abingworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigation in Abingworth: what you get
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and the problems we are asked to look at most are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp ceilings under a flat roof.
Many homes in small places like Abingworth face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Abingworth
Parham House, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abingworth. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Thakeham Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Abingworth, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of RH20 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Local streets include Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Abingworth: Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Around Abingworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rydon Community College. The closest station to Abingworth is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Abingworth includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Abingworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Abingworth and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation does not insulate well. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Abingworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Places near Abingworth
What else we do in Abingworth
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for roof leak investigations in Abingworth, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Abingworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Abingworth
Is Abingworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Abingworth is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.