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Whitemans Green Roof Leak Investigation
Need a roof leak investigation in Whitemans Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Whitemans Green: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Whitemans Green and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about water that shows only in certain storms and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Roofs in small places like Whitemans Green frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitemans Green
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 with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Whitemans Green roofs and the weather
Ockenden Manor, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitemans Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Haywards Heath station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. If you are in Whitemans Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Whitemans Green and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH17 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Whitemans Green, we cover Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Whitemans Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rose And Crown Public House, Warden Park School and Warden Park School and the streets around them. Whitemans Green’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Towns and villages near Whitemans Green
What else we do in Whitemans Green
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older roofs in small places like Whitemans Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. Older cottages and farmhouses around Whitemans Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Whitemans Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Whitemans Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Whitemans Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Whitemans Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Whitemans Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Whitemans Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It is a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.