West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Hammerwood
Roof leak investigations across Hammerwood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining around the chimney inside
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.
Roof leak investigation in Hammerwood
We investigate roof leaks in Hammerwood and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then call 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are water that shows only in certain storms and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, on lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Hammerwood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hammerwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Hammerwood, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hammerwood
Do you cover Hammerwood?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Hammerwood is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Hammerwood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Hammerwood roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 0.8 miles south-east lies Hammerwood Park, a reminder of how long the area around Hammerwood has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Sackville School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Dormans station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hammerwood. Hammerwood is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RH19 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Hammerwood, we cover Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Hammerwood
Hammerwood’s nearest station is Dormans station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common roof problems in Hammerwood
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Stephen, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.