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Hurst Wickham Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Hurst Wickham and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
Hurst Wickham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hurst Wickham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Hurst Wickham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Hurst Wickham?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hurst Wickham
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. Typical surveys look at damp underlay across a wide area and leaks at a dormer or roof window, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Wickham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there’s safe access.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Leaks and storm damage in Hurst Wickham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Ockenden Manor, about 5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hurst Wickham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Lawrence CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hurst Wickham. Across West Sussex, we cover Hurst Wickham. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN6. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Hurst Wickham, we cover Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hurst Wickham
In Hurst Wickham, that means homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Hurst Wickham includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Hurst Wickham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What affects the price in Hurst Wickham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Wickham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Around Hurst Wickham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.