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Roof leak investigation in Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Wivelsfield Green, with photos and a written report.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How a roof leak investigation works in Wivelsfield Green
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you are worried about a leak that comes and goes with the weather and ceiling stains that grow after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Wivelsfield Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
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.
- Where
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Wivelsfield Green
Other services in Wivelsfield Green
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Wivelsfield Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Wivelsfield Green
Is Wivelsfield Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Wivelsfield Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Wivelsfield Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. 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.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Wivelsfield Green
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Wivelsfield Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Leaks and storm damage in Wivelsfield Green
Ockenden Manor, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wivelsfield Green. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 own one of the older houses in the streets near Ote Hall Chapel, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Wivelsfield station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you are in Wivelsfield Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Wivelsfield Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the RH17 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Wivelsfield Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn, among other places. The closest station to Wivelsfield Green is Wivelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Wivelsfield Green
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Wivelsfield Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wivelsfield Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
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 around your tenants.