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Roof Leak Investigation in Five Oaks
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Five Oaks? We carry out roof leak investigations in Five Oaks and across West Sussex.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Five Oaks
We investigate roof leaks in Five Oaks and across London and the South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about ceiling stains that grow after rain and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
Somewhere as small as Five Oaks, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Five Oaks
Do you cover smaller places like Five Oaks?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Five Oaks?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Five Oaks is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Roof leak investigations in Five Oaks: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as The Weald School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Five Oaks, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH14 for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Five Oaks: The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
Near you in Five Oaks
Five Oaks’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
Also near Five Oaks
What else we do in Five Oaks
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there’s safe access.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Five Oaks can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Useful tips for Five Oaks property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Five Oaks
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.