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Ditchling Common Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ditchling Common. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
About our roof leak investigation in Ditchling Common
Our roof leak investigations cover Ditchling Common and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water dripping from rafters or underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Ditchling Common face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Ditchling Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Putting the leak right
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ditchling Common
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
What affects the price in Ditchling Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ditchling Common
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Ditchling Common questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ditchling Common?
Yes, Ditchling Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ditchling Common?
Yes, Ditchling Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Ditchling Common?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Roof leak investigations in Ditchling Common: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 4.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Ditchling Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Burgess Hill station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Ditchling Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN6 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ditchling Common
Around Ditchling Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Burgess Hill Academy and Burgess Hill Girls, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ditchling Common include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.