West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Lindfield
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Lindfield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains around a skylight
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Common roof problems in Lindfield
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lindfield
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about water through the ceiling under a flat roof and wet patches on loft insulation.
In a smaller place like Lindfield, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Carrying out the fix
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Lindfield, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
FAQs for Lindfield
Is Lindfield in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Lindfield is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Lindfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Lindfield
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Lindfield
Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Lindfield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Lindfield Primary Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Lindfield is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Lindfield is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH16 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lindfield
In Lindfield, that means homes and buildings near The Witch Inn, Oathall Community College and Tavistock and Summerhill School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. On a bungalow or cottage around Lindfield, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
For a price for your roof in Lindfield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
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