West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Plaistow, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Plaistow. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the fix
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
Roof leak investigation in Plaistow: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey rooflights and dormers, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
Roofs in small places like Plaistow often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Plaistow: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plaistow?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Plaistow is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Plaistow listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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, including VAT.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Plaistow
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Plaistow, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Towns and villages near Plaistow
Also in Plaistow
Why it is worth a survey now in Plaistow
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Older cottages and farmhouses around Plaistow can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations around Plaistow
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 is detailed.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Plaistow and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Plaistow is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH14. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield. We also cover Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Plaistow
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Plaistow, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Plaistow?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
If you look after a building like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report