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Roof leak investigation in Tinsley Green, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Tinsley Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Leave roof access to professionals
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Roof leak investigation in Tinsley Green: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. 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. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Tinsley Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Tinsley Green
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What we’re asked to look at in Tinsley Green
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Homes near green spaces such as Worth Park Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Questions from Tinsley Green
Is Tinsley Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Tinsley Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Tinsley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
What will the report tell me?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Tinsley Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Roof leak investigations around Tinsley Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Forge Wood Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Tinsley Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Tinsley Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
We survey roofs across the RH10 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Radford Road and Steers Lane. We also cover Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tinsley Green
In Tinsley Green, that means homes and buildings near The Gatwick School, Worth Park Gardens and Hazelwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Tinsley Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.