Roof Leak Investigation in West Sussex

How a roof leak investigation works in West Sussex

Our roof leak investigations cover West Sussex and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roof details, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet patches high on an inside wall and damp ceilings under a flat roof.

We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer.

1. You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
2. Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
3. In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
4. Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
5. We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.

What you will pay

Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.

What you get with us

• An independent look at the roof
• Two decades and more of roof surveys
• Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
• Insured for professional indemnity and public liability

Book a survey

Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.

Around Crawley

Typical jobs here are in homes near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include The George Hotel (within half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (under half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.

Tips that help

Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:

• Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
• Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
• Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
• Let us know about any past repairs to the roof

Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.

After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.

How we price roof leak investigations

Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:

• Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
• The size of the roof
• The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
• The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium

The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.

Getting in touch

You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:

• What made you get in touch
• Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
• The property’s address and postcode
• The style of property, from a terrace to a block

To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.