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Broadfield Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Broadfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp on a chimney breast
Questions from Broadfield
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Broadfield worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when you book. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Is my home in Broadfield listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Broadfield?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Broadfield
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and damp underlay across a wide area, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details alike.
In a smaller place like Broadfield, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Broadfield: local notes
Crawley, which Broadfield 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. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Christ The Lord, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Seymour Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Broadfield is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Broadfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations.
Here we cover the RH11 and RH10 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Around Broadfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cottesmore School, Target Hill Park and The New Moon pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Broadfield is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadfield include Tilgate Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. With lower homes, common in places like Broadfield, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Broadfield
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit to a smaller place like Broadfield is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
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What else we do in Broadfield
What we’re asked to look at in Broadfield
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If you let a flat or house near Crawley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
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.