West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Ansty
We carry out roof leak investigations in Ansty and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Roof leak investigation in Ansty
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’re worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and staining around the chimney inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Ansty makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ansty (RH17)
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Ansty can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Do you need a roof leak investigation in Ansty?
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches on loft insulation
For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof leak investigations around Ansty
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Ockenden Manor, about 1.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ansty. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warden Park School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Ansty is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Roof leak investigations in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Ansty, we cover Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ansty
The closest station to Ansty is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.6 miles east. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ansty
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Questions from Ansty
Will you come out to Ansty?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is Ansty in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ansty as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.