West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Watersfield
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Watersfield and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches on loft insulation
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Watersfield
With Bignor Roman Villa about 1.8 miles west, Watersfield 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Watersfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Watersfield. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the RH20 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Watersfield, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Watersfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near St James' CofE Primary School and The Labouring Man pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Watersfield is Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
About our roof leak investigation in Watersfield
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you’re worried about water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp patches next to the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Watersfield face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Watersfield (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Watersfield
How do I find out if my home in Watersfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Watersfield?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Watersfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What we’re asked to look at in Watersfield
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
Also near Watersfield
What else we do in Watersfield
Landlord and commercial surveys in Watersfield
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Watersfield. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Watersfield
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. For older village homes like those around Watersfield, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Watersfield, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.