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Roof Leak Investigation in Cocking Causeway
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Cocking Causeway.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigation in Cocking Causeway: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak typically leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation that looks like a leak and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
For a small place like Cocking Causeway, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Cocking Causeway (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Cocking Causeway: local notes
Cowdray House, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cocking Causeway. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Midhurst CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Hotels and guest houses near Cocking Causeway can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Cocking Causeway is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Cocking Causeway as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Cocking Causeway and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of GU29 is within our area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Oaklands Lane and Well Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Cocking Causeway, we cover West Lavington (1 mile north-east), Midhurst (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile south-east) and Cocking (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Near you in Cocking Causeway
In Cocking Causeway, that means homes and buildings near St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College. Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Cocking Causeway includes Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Towns and villages near Cocking Causeway
What else we do in Cocking Causeway
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Cocking Causeway can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cocking Causeway
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Cocking Causeway
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Check the loft is accessible
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Cocking Causeway, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Cocking Causeway
Is my home in Cocking Causeway listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Cocking Causeway?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Cocking Causeway?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.