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Roof leak investigation in Littleworth, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Littleworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining around the chimney inside
About our roof leak investigation in Littleworth
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it’s safe to see it. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Littleworth face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Useful tips for Littleworth property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Littleworth
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
FAQs for Littleworth
Do you cover Littleworth?
Yes, Littleworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Littleworth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Littleworth is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair isn’t part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Wind, rain and roofs in Littleworth
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Jolesfield CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Littleworth and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across the RH13 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Littleworth
The countryside around Littleworth includes Knepp Wildland.
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.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Littleworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.