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Ifieldwood Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Ifieldwood.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Roof leak investigation in Ifieldwood
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and damp on a chimney breast.
Many homes in small places like Ifieldwood face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Ifieldwood, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. Older and listed buildings around Ifieldwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Places near Ifieldwood
What else we do in Ifieldwood
Wind, rain and roofs in Ifieldwood
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places like County Mall, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Take a building like The Mill Primary Academy: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Roofs in Ifieldwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Ifieldwood is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
We work across RH11 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ifieldwood
We work in homes and buildings around Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Ifieldwood’s nearest station is Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Common questions in Ifieldwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ifieldwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Ifieldwood listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
What affects the price in Ifieldwood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ifieldwood
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers