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Roof leak investigation in Dial Post, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Dial Post, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp patches next to the stack
FAQs for Dial Post
Is Dial Post within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dial Post?
Yes, Dial Post is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Dial Post as anywhere else.
When does the report arrive?
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. Reports are sent by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Roof leak investigation in Dial Post
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from each safe vantage point. We’re frequently asked to look into a leak that comes and goes with the weather and damp on a chimney breast, on chimney stacks, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Dial Post, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Dial Post can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. For older village homes like those around Dial Post, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Dial Post
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Dial Post
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Whatever the street in Dial Post, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Wind, rain and roofs in Dial Post
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Around Dial Post, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words.
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Dial Post and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH13. We cover properties on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Around Dial Post
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dial Post. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.