West Sussex · London and the South East
Maidenbower Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Maidenbower. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
How a roof leak investigation works in Maidenbower
We investigate roof leaks in Maidenbower and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks at a dormer or roof window and water that shows only in certain storms, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space.
Houses in smaller places like Maidenbower can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Carrying out the fix
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Maidenbower
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
Why get it checked now?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Blocked gutters on homes around Maidenbower overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Maidenbower is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Maidenbower questions
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Maidenbower be checked too?
It is frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maidenbower?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Roof leak investigations in Maidenbower: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Maidenbower is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
If you live near a park such as Tilgate Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brook Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Maidenbower and the surrounding area. Maidenbower is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
All of RH10 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Maidenbower: Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
Around Maidenbower
Around Maidenbower, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oriel High School, Tilgate Park and The Charcoal Burner pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.