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Roof leak investigation in Iping, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Iping, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp on a chimney breast
Surveys for landlords and agents in Iping
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How a roof leak investigation works in Iping
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’re worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water that shows only in certain storms, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Iping, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Iping (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Iping can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Common roof problems in Iping
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stedham Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for roof leak investigations in Iping
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Take dated photos of the leak
Your report arrives by email. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Wind, rain and roofs in Iping
About 2.5 miles east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Iping has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Bookings from Iping are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Iping is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Iping
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Iping include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Nearby places to Iping
What else we do in Iping
Common questions in Iping
Do you cover Iping?
Yes, Iping is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Iping?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
Usually, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.