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Roof leak investigation in Balls Cross, West Sussex
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Balls Cross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Balls Cross and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How a roof leak investigation works in Balls Cross
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and staining around the chimney inside.
In a village or hamlet like Balls Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. 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.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Balls Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
For a price for roof leak investigations in Balls Cross, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, especially in driving rain.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
FAQs for Balls Cross
Is Balls Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Balls Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Balls Cross?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Balls Cross?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Towns and villages near Balls Cross
What else we do in Balls Cross
Why get it checked now?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Balls Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
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 book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Balls Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof leak investigations in Balls Cross: local notes
Historic houses like Petworth House, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Balls Cross goes. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in Balls Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Balls Cross and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of GU28 for roof leak investigations. If you are just outside Balls Cross, we cover Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Balls Cross
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Balls Cross includes The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.