West Sussex · London and the South East
Ebernoe Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Ebernoe and across West Sussex.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
FAQs for Ebernoe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ebernoe?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Ebernoe?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Roof leak investigation in Ebernoe: what you get
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’re worried about stains around a skylight and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Ebernoe makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Ebernoe
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, frequently well away from where it shows.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why act early in Ebernoe
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. For older village homes like those around Ebernoe, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ebernoe
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ebernoe
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ebernoe. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Ebernoe
Also in Ebernoe
Wind, rain and roofs in Ebernoe
Historic houses such as Petworth House, about 3.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ebernoe goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in Ebernoe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ebernoe is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Ebernoe
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Ebernoe includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Ebernoe, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.