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Selsfield Common Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Selsfield Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Selsfield Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Selsfield Common
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Selsfield Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Selsfield Common
Will you come out to Selsfield Common?
Yes, Selsfield Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Selsfield Common?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Selsfield Common?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Also near Selsfield Common
Other services in Selsfield Common
Landlord and commercial surveys in Selsfield Common
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and letting agents in Selsfield Common book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
Common roof problems in Selsfield Common
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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches on loft insulation
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. Older cottages and farmhouses around Selsfield Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Selsfield Common
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Selsfield Common
About 0.8 miles east lies Gravetye Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Selsfield Common has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Bookings from Selsfield Common are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Selsfield Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Every address in RH19 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Main roads around Selsfield Common include the B2028, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Selsfield Common: West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
What’s near Selsfield Common
Around Selsfield Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Public House. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Check the loft is accessible
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Leave roof access to professionals
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.