West Sussex · London and the South East
Hurstpierpoint Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Hurstpierpoint, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in Hurstpierpoint: what you get
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, 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 staining around the chimney inside and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and lead flashings alike.
In older homes around places like Hurstpierpoint, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hurstpierpoint
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live in an older home near Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like St Lawrence CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Hurstpierpoint, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN6 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road and the roads around them. Being close to the B2116, Hurstpierpoint is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Hurstpierpoint
Around Hurstpierpoint, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Poacher pub and Downlands Community School. Hurstpierpoint’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hurstpierpoint include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Places near Hurstpierpoint
Also in Hurstpierpoint
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Hurstpierpoint
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. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Hurstpierpoint questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hurstpierpoint?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Hurstpierpoint?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Homes around Hurstpierpoint often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Hurstpierpoint, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.