West Sussex · London and the South East
Thakeham Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Thakeham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Prices for roof leak investigations in Thakeham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How a roof leak investigation works in Thakeham
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and people most often book us about water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp underlay across a wide area.
Somewhere as small as Thakeham, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A leak that returns after a repair usually means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That’s often what breaks the cycle. In a place like Thakeham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Thakeham
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Leaks and storm damage in Thakeham
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 wider area around Thakeham has a long history of building, with Parham House about 3.6 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Rydon Community College: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Thakeham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes Thakeham and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Thakeham include Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Thakeham
The closest station to Thakeham is Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Thakeham includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
Thakeham: your questions answered
Is Thakeham in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Thakeham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Thakeham?
Yes. Thakeham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Thakeham?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Thakeham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.