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Roof leak investigation in Tillington, West Sussex
Roof leak investigations in Tillington and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Leave it or get it looked at?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tillington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigation in Tillington: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you are worried about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Tillington, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Tillington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Tillington
The wider area around Tillington has a long history of building, with Petworth House about 0.8 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Tillington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU28. Whether your property is on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Tillington include Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Tillington
Around Tillington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Graffham Common.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Tillington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Tillington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Tillington
How do I find out if my home in Tillington is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Tillington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tillington as anywhere else.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.