West Sussex · London and the South East
Poynings Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Poynings from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Poynings
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you are worried about water marks that spread in wet weather and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Poynings, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
Places near Poynings
Also in Poynings
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Putting the leak right
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Poynings, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Prices for roof leak investigations in Poynings
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
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. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
FAQs for Poynings
Do you cover smaller places like Poynings?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Poynings, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Poynings
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Poynings roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Poynings, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Church of the Holy Trinity, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Portslade Manor, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Poynings. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Poynings is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in BN45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street and Cora's Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Poynings
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Oak pub, among other places. The closest station to Poynings is Hassocks station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.