West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Gay Street
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Gay Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Roof leak investigation in Gay Street: what you get
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and rooflights and dormers alike.
Many homes in small places like Gay Street face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Gay Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Gay Street
In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. The wider area around Gay Street has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 2.4 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you’re in Gay Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Gay Street is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH20 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Gay Street include North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Gay Street
The closest station to Gay Street is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. The countryside around Gay Street includes The Mens.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Gay Street
Do you cover smaller places like Gay Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Gay Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
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’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Gay Street?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Gay Street?
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gay Street
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gay Street and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Gay Street
Also in Gay Street
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.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gay Street
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings