West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Fittleworth
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Fittleworth, with photographs and a written report.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Fittleworth: your questions answered
Is my home in Fittleworth listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Fittleworth in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What should I do before you arrive?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
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.
About our roof leak investigation in Fittleworth
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked 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. We are frequently asked to look into leaks that appear only in driving rain and leaks below a flat extension roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Fittleworth face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Fittleworth
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Fittleworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Read more
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
Leaks and storm damage in Fittleworth
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Old Place Manor, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fittleworth. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Fittleworth, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fittleworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Also near Fittleworth
More services for Fittleworth
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.