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Wisborough Green Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Wisborough Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
About our roof leak investigation in Wisborough Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. If you are worried about water marks that spread in wet weather and leaks at a dormer or roof window, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Wisborough Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wisborough Green (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Wisborough Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
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
Why it is worth a survey now in Wisborough Green
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wisborough Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wisborough Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wisborough Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wisborough Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Wisborough Green
Will you come out to Wisborough Green?
Yes, Wisborough Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Wisborough Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Typically, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Common roof problems in Wisborough Green
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Take a building like Wisborough Green Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Leaks and storm damage in Wisborough Green
Historic houses like Old Place Manor, about 4.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wisborough Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wisborough Green is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Wisborough Green and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Wisborough Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH14 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Balchins Close, Thornton Meadow and School Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wisborough Green: Kirdford (2 miles west), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-west), Ifold (3 miles north-west), Loxwood (4 miles north) and Balls Cross (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (14 miles east).
Around Wisborough Green
Around Wisborough Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. For a walk, there is The Mens.