West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Broomer's Corner, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Broomer's Corner, with photos and a written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Common roof problems in Broomer's Corner
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Mission Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
About our roof leak investigation in Broomer's Corner
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you are worried about leaks below a flat extension roof and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Broomer's Corner, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Broomer's Corner
What else we do in Broomer's Corner
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It is unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broomer's Corner, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof leak investigations around Broomer's Corner
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like William Penn School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Billingshurst station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Broomer's Corner and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of RH13 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broomer's Corner
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Broomer's Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common questions in Broomer's Corner
Is Broomer's Corner within the area you cover?
Yes. Broomer's Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomer's Corner?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
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. Reports are sent by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.