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Roof Leak Investigation in Bedham
Need a roof leak investigation in Bedham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Bedham
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water dripping from rafters or underlay and condensation that looks like a leak.
Somewhere as small as Bedham, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Bedham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bedham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bedham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bedham
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Bedham
Other services in Bedham
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Bedham
About 2.2 miles east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Bedham has been built on. 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, 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. 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.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Fittleworth CofE Village School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Bedham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bedham. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bedham include Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Bedham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 2.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Bedham include The Mens and Bignor Hill.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Bedham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
How we price roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Common questions in Bedham
How do I find out if my home in Bedham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Bedham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Bedham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Bedham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.