West Sussex · London and the South East
Lickfold Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Lickfold and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lickfold
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey chimney stacks, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about ceiling stains that grow after rain and damp patches next to the stack.
Many homes in small places like Lickfold face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage 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.
- Where
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lickfold
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords and letting agents in Lickfold book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Lickfold: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Lickfold?
Yes, Lickfold is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Lickfold listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A structural engineer’s report
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Roof leak investigations around Lickfold
With Cowdray House about 3.4 miles south-west, Lickfold sits in an area with a long building history. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lickfold and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across GU28 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Near you in Lickfold
The closest station to Lickfold is Haslemere station, about 4.7 miles north. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south) and Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lickfold include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Nearby places to Lickfold
What else we do in Lickfold
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Lickfold can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
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.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.