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Roof Leak Investigation in Broadbridge Heath
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Broadbridge Heath. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Roof leak investigation in Broadbridge Heath
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’re worried about condensation that looks like a leak and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Older cottages and houses around Broadbridge Heath may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. 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 frequently the first clues.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
What affects the price in Broadbridge Heath
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
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.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Also near Broadbridge Heath
More services for Broadbridge Heath
Leaks and storm damage in Broadbridge Heath
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. John's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Trees in and around Farlington Strood Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Christs Hospital station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Broadbridge Heath are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RH12 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Around Broadbridge Heath
Around Broadbridge Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tanbridge House School, Farlington Strood Park and Shelley Arms. Broadbridge Heath’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Broadbridge Heath, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Questions from Broadbridge Heath
Do you cover Broadbridge Heath?
Yes, Broadbridge Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Broadbridge Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Broadbridge Heath?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.