West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Danehill
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Danehill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
About our roof leak investigation in Danehill
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and people most often book us about wet patches on loft insulation and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
Roofs in small places like Danehill often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Danehill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Danehill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Danehill?
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.
Do you cover Danehill?
Yes, Danehill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Why get it checked now?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Danehill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Danehill
Priest House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Danehill. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Danehill Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Danehill, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Danehill and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Danehill
The closest station to Danehill is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Danehill include Brickfield Meadow.
Towns and villages near Danehill
What else we do in Danehill
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Danehill
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Danehill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Danehill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.