West Sussex · London and the South East
Bewbush Roof Leak Investigation
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Bewbush.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Bewbush
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Crawley, which Bewbush is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you let a flat or house near Ifield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you run a business near County Mall, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Bewbush is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Bewbush gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Bewbush.
Every address in RH11, RH12 and RH10 is within our area for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets such as Eden Road, Byrd Road and Booth Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bewbush include Gossops Green (1 mile north-east), Ifield (1 mile north-east), Ifieldwood (2 miles north), Lambs Green (2 miles north-west) and Rusper (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Bewbush
Around Bewbush, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Target Hill Park, The Windmill pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School. The closest station to Bewbush is Ifield station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and County Mall (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
About our roof leak investigation in Bewbush
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches next to the stack and damp underlay across a wide area.
Older cottages and houses around Bewbush may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Bewbush (RH11, RH12, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Bewbush
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Bewbush be checked too?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when booking. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Will you come out to Bewbush?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Bewbush?
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
If you live in an older home near St Alban's, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. In an older home around Bewbush, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Nearby places to Bewbush
Other services in Bewbush
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Bewbush does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.