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Roof leak investigation in Felbridge, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Felbridge, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigation in Felbridge: what you get
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you are worried about damp patches next to the stack and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Felbridge 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos 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. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Felbridge (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from every safe viewpoint, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Felbridge
Landlords, agents and building managers in Felbridge and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we’re asked to look at in Felbridge
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Felbridge Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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Also in Felbridge
Felbridge: your questions answered
Is my home in Felbridge listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Felbridge?
Yes, Felbridge is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Felbridge as anywhere else.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Normally, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Useful tips for Felbridge property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
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. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Felbridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof leak investigations in Felbridge: local notes
The wider area around Felbridge has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 2.5 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near St John's Felbridge, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Felbridge is about 2 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Felbridge and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include London Road, Mciver Close and Cherry Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Furnace Wood (1 mile west), Domewood (1 mile west), Snow Hill (2 miles west), Newchapel (2 miles north) and Crawley Down (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), Broadfield (7 miles south-west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
What’s near Felbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts and Imberhorne School and the streets around them. The closest station to Felbridge is East Grinstead station, about 1.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.8 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.