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Roof leak investigation in Fulking, West Sussex
Roof leak investigations in Fulking from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
How a roof leak investigation works in Fulking
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp on a chimney breast, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Fulking, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Fulking (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Fulking
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Fulking, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Fulking goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near The Church of the Holy Trinity, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Landlords with a home close to Portslade station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Fulking is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
Near you in Fulking
Around Fulking, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Shepherd And Dog Public House. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Fulking include Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What else we do in Fulking
Why act early in Fulking
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Outbuildings and barns around Fulking are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Fulking property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Questions from Fulking
Do you cover smaller places like Fulking?
Yes, Fulking is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fulking?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I book a survey in Fulking?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Fulking frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.