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Roof leak investigation in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Forge Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
About our roof leak investigation in Forge Wood
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’re worried about water dripping from rafters or underlay and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older cottages and houses around Forge Wood may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Forge Wood?
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Wind, rain and roofs in Forge Wood
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Forge Wood Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Forge Wood means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Forge Wood can all book roof leak investigations. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in RH10 and RH6 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road. We also cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Forge Wood
Around Forge Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Why it is worth a survey now in Forge Wood
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. Blocked gutters on homes around Forge Wood overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on any day of the week
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Forge Wood questions
What do I need to do before a survey in Forge Wood?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Do you cover Forge Wood?
Yes, Forge Wood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It is a common question. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Forge Wood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Useful tips for Forge Wood property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.