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Roof leak investigation in Gossops Green, West Sussex
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Gossops Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Roof leak investigation in Gossops Green
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you are worried about water marks that spread in wet weather and damp on a chimney breast, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
Houses in smaller places like Gossops Green can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Gossops Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Gossops Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gossops Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Gossops Green worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the fix
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Gossops Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Gossops Green is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Gossops Green
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Gossops Green roofs and the weather
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Gossops Green is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Leaks on homes like these frequently come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you own a rental within reach of Ifield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces like Target Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Mall, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Gossops Green is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. If you are in Gossops Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Gossops Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
We work across RH11 and RH10 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Capel Lane and Goffs Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A23, Gossops Green is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Gossops Green include Ifield (1 mile north), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Ifieldwood (2 miles north-west), Lambs Green (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Gossops Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Target Hill Park, The Swan pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. Gossops Green has its own railway station: Ifield station. Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (0.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Gossops Green include Tilgate Lake.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.