West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Codmore Hill
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Codmore Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Codmore Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Codmore Hill
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey the roof space, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details, and people most often book us about wet patches high on an inside wall and leaks below a flat extension roof.
In a village or hamlet like Codmore Hill, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Wind, rain and roofs in Codmore Hill
The wider area around Codmore Hill has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Codmore Hill 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. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of RH20 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Local streets include Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Codmore Hill: Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Around Codmore Hill
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Codmore Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Codmore Hill?
Yes. Codmore Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Codmore Hill?
Yes, Codmore Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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What we’re asked to look at in Codmore Hill
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters