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Roof leak investigation in West Grinstead, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in West Grinstead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in West Grinstead
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’re worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and damp underlay across a wide area, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like West Grinstead face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- West Grinstead (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Grinstead
Do you cover smaller places like West Grinstead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in West Grinstead is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in West Grinstead?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Leaks and storm damage in West Grinstead
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. In and around West Grinstead, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
West Grinstead is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Grinstead get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover West Grinstead. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH13. That includes homes and businesses on Steyning Road, Carylls Meadow and Clothalls Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around West Grinstead: Littleworth (1 mile south-east), Partridge Green (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-west), Shipley (2 miles west) and Whitehall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (10 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near West Grinstead
Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like West Grinstead, access is typically 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 let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the price in West Grinstead
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Grinstead
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like West Grinstead, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Grinstead
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings