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Roof leak investigation in Ashurst, West Sussex
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Ashurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Ashurst
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, across the roof space, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
Somewhere as small as Ashurst, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Ashurst
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Ashurst CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In Ashurst, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ashurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ashurst
We work in homes and buildings around Fountain Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Ashurst
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Ashurst, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Ashurst
Is Ashurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashurst?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Ashurst, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashurst
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashurst 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.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Ashurst?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
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.
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Why act early in Ashurst
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Around Ashurst, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashurst
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.