West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Rowfant
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Rowfant, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
About our roof leak investigation in Rowfant
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, across chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Rowfant face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
Roof leak investigations around Rowfant
About 2.7 miles south-east lies Gravetye Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Rowfant has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Parish Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own a rental within reach of Three Bridges station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in Rowfant work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Rowfant.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH10. Other places close to Rowfant include Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Rowfant
The closest station to Rowfant is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rowfant includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Towns and villages near Rowfant
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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 happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Rowfant, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Rowfant questions
Is Rowfant in the area you cover?
Yes, Rowfant is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Rowfant?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Rowfant?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t 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.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.