West Sussex · London and the South East
Wiggonholt Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Wiggonholt, with photos and a written report.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Why get it checked now?
Patching the spot above the stain often doesn’t work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Older and listed buildings around Wiggonholt may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Wiggonholt
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Wiggonholt
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp ceilings under a flat roof and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
Somewhere as small as Wiggonholt, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Wiggonholt (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Wiggonholt
About 1.5 miles south lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Wiggonholt has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. 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 own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Parham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to Wiggonholt Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Wiggonholt is about 2 miles north-west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Surveys in Wiggonholt work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Wiggonholt and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across the RH20 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Wiggonholt: Marehill (1 mile north), West Chiltington Common (1 mile east), Cootham (2 miles south-east), Nutbourne (2 miles north-east) and Broomershill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Around Wiggonholt
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Amberley Castle (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Wiggonholt includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Wiggonholt questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wiggonholt?
Yes, Wiggonholt is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Wiggonholt is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Wiggonholt, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Carrying out the fix
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Check the loft is accessible
- Leave roof access to professionals
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.