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Roof Leak Investigation in Chelwood Common
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Chelwood Common from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chelwood Common
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about damp ceilings under a flat roof and brown rings on upstairs ceilings.
In a village or hamlet like Chelwood Common, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
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
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s often what breaks the cycle. In a place like Chelwood Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chelwood Common
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Chelwood Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Questions from Chelwood Common
How do I find out if my home in Chelwood Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Chelwood Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Chelwood Common is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chelwood Common as anywhere else.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Chelwood Common?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Roof leak investigations in Chelwood Common: local notes
Historic houses such as Priest House, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Chelwood Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as Danehill Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Chelwood Gate Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Bookings from Chelwood Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Chelwood Common. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane. We also cover the places around Chelwood Common: Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Around Chelwood Common
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Chelwood Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
Towns and villages near Chelwood Common
Also in Chelwood Common
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What affects the price in Chelwood Common
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.