West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Wivelsfield
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Wivelsfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
About our roof leak investigation in Wivelsfield
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Common reasons to book are condensation that looks like a leak and damp on a chimney breast, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wivelsfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wivelsfield. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wivelsfield
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelsfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wivelsfield Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Wivelsfield, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Wivelsfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH17 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wivelsfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Wivelsfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at 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 ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Wivelsfield: your questions answered
Is Wivelsfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Wivelsfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wivelsfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What we’re asked to look at in Wivelsfield
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Take an older house close to Ote Hall Chapel: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
Why act early in Wivelsfield
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wivelsfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Wivelsfield
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.