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Roof Leak Investigation in West Chiltington Common
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in West Chiltington Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Why it is worth a survey now in West Chiltington Common
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Blocked gutters on homes around West Chiltington Common overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in West Chiltington Common
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in West Chiltington Common
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you are worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like West Chiltington Common can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in West Chiltington Common
Will you come out to West Chiltington Common?
Yes, West Chiltington Common is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Chiltington Common?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and West Chiltington Common is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like West Chiltington Common is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in West Chiltington Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
West Chiltington Common roofs and the weather
The wider area around West Chiltington Common has a long history of building, with Parham House about 2.4 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as West Chiltington Community Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Chiltington Common can all book roof leak investigations. Our West Sussex coverage includes West Chiltington Common and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around West Chiltington Common: West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near West Chiltington Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Chiltington Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in West Chiltington Common?
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Condensation that looks like a leak
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top