West Sussex · London and the South East
Billingshurst Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Billingshurst? You can book a roof leak investigation in Billingshurst and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Roof leak investigation in Billingshurst: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Billingshurst and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. We survey the roof space, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Older cottages and houses around Billingshurst may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Billingshurst
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Billingshurst goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Billingshurst Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Billingshurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Billingshurst. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH14 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Billingshurst: Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Near you in Billingshurst
Around Billingshurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Railway Inn and The Weald School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Billingshurst itself: Billingshurst station. For a walk, there is The Mens.
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Billingshurst questions
Is Billingshurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Billingshurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Billingshurst in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Billingshurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
When to book a survey in Billingshurst
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Billingshurst is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check the loft is accessible
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Billingshurst
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.