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Roof Leak Investigation in Henfield
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Henfield? We carry out roof leak investigations in Henfield and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
How a roof leak investigation works in Henfield
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We are frequently asked to look into water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp patches next to the stack, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Around Henfield, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Henfield (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Homes in smaller places like Henfield can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Being in a smaller place like Henfield does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Henfield, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Henfield
Is Henfield within the area you cover?
Yes. Henfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Henfield?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Typically, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Henfield
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What affects the price in Henfield
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Henfield, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Leaks and storm damage in Henfield
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Henfield can all book roof leak investigations. Across West Sussex, we cover Henfield and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across the BN5 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Henfield
In Henfield, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Henfield includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.