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Roof leak investigation in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Crockerhill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp patches next to the stack
FAQs for Crockerhill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crockerhill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crockerhill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Roof leak investigation in Crockerhill
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it is safe. The findings are recorded with photos. If you are worried about staining around the chimney inside and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers alike.
Being in a small place like Crockerhill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check the loft is accessible
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
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.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Crockerhill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the price in Crockerhill
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Crockerhill roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 2.6 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Crockerhill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tangmere Primary Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Crockerhill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO18 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Other places close to Crockerhill include East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Around Crockerhill
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Levin Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crockerhill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.