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Roof Leak Investigation in Sullington
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Sullington, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How a roof leak investigation works in Sullington
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. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. We survey rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and flat roof details, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp patches next to the stack and condensation that looks like a leak.
For a small place like Sullington, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Sullington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Sullington: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Sullington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Sullington?
Yes, Sullington 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 fix the leak as part of this?
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, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Roof leak investigations in Sullington: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Parham House, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sullington goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Amberley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Thakeham Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Sullington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sullington. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We work across RH20 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sullington
Around Sullington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Anchor Inn and Rydon Community College, among other places. Sullington’s nearest station is Amberley station, about 4.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Sullington includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Sullington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
For a price for roof leak investigations in Sullington, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. For older village homes like those around Sullington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sullington
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from every safe vantage point.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.