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Roof Leak Investigation in Twineham
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Twineham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Twineham
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. 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, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We’re frequently asked to look into water dripping from rafters or underlay and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on lead flashings, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Twineham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Twineham (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Twineham 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.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Twineham roofs and the weather
With Ockenden Manor about 4.1 miles north-east, Twineham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Burgess Hill station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Twineham CofE Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Twineham is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Twineham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Twineham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Twineham Green (1 mile north), Wineham (1 mile west), Crosspost (2 miles north), High Cross (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Twineham
We work in homes and buildings around St Paul's Catholic College. Twineham’s nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2 miles east) and Burgess Hill Museum (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
When to book a survey in Twineham
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Common questions in Twineham
Is my home in Twineham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Twineham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Twineham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Twineham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.