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Roof leak investigation in Goose Green, West Sussex
Roof leak investigations in Goose Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Prices for roof leak investigations in Goose Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
For a price for roof leak investigations in Goose Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
How a roof leak investigation works in Goose Green
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you are worried about damp walls below an overflowing gutter and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Goose Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Goose Green (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Goose Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goose Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Goose Green?
Yes, Goose Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Often, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Leaks and storm damage in Goose Green
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. About 4.5 miles south-west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Goose Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Rydon Community College, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Goose Green, the roof can be surveyed. Our West Sussex coverage includes Goose Green. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH20. Whether your property is on Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Goose Green include Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Around Goose Green
Goose Green’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Goose Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near 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 each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. For older village homes like those around Goose Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.