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Roof leak investigation in Rudgwick, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Rudgwick, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
About our roof leak investigation in Rudgwick
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you’re worried about a leak that comes and goes with the weather and drips in the loft during heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Rudgwick, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Rudgwick
Do you cover smaller places like Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Why act early in Rudgwick
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Rudgwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rudgwick
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
Useful tips for Rudgwick property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we’re asked to look at in Rudgwick
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Wind, rain and roofs in Rudgwick
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Rudgwick Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Rudgwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Rudgwick. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Rudgwick: Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
What’s near Rudgwick
We work in homes and buildings around Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
What affects the price in Rudgwick
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Rudgwick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.