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Roof Leak Investigation in Lodsworth
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Lodsworth, with photographs and a written report.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lodsworth
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How a roof leak investigation works in Lodsworth
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Common reasons to book are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and the roof space.
For a small place like Lodsworth, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Roof leak investigations around Lodsworth
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Lodsworth goes. If your house is among 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.
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Lodsworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Lodsworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft. If you are just outside Lodsworth, we cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Lodsworth
In Lodsworth, that means homes and buildings near The Hollist Arms Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lodsworth include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
Why act early in Lodsworth
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For older village homes like those around Lodsworth, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lodsworth
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Lodsworth: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Lodsworth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Lodsworth?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Common roof problems in Lodsworth
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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What affects the price in Lodsworth
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Lodsworth, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.