West Sussex · London and the South East
Ifield Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Ifield, with photos and a written report.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Ifield
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are water marks that spread in wet weather and damp patches next to the stack.
Older cottages and houses around Ifield may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens 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. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Ifield
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
For landlords with property near Ifield station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why act early in Ifield
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. Blocked gutters on homes around Ifield overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Ifield
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Ifield roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Crawley, which Ifield is part of, is one of England’s 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 often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
Homes near green spaces such as Target Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Anyone responsible for a site like St Margaret's CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ifield and nearby. Ifield is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations.
Roof leak investigations in RH11 and RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ifield include Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Around Ifield
We work in homes and buildings around Ifield Community College, Target Hill Park and St Wilfrid's Catholic School. For rail, the closest station is Ifield station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Nearby places to Ifield
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Ifield: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ifield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
My home in Ifield has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Normally, yes: tell us about it as you book so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Is Ifield in your area?
Yes. We cover Ifield and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ifield and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to Ifield is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.