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Hardham Roof Leak Investigation
Need a roof leak investigation in Hardham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
Questions from Hardham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Hardham within the area you cover?
Yes, Hardham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How quickly is the report sent?
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 look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Roof leak investigation in Hardham: what you get
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed condensation that looks like a leak and damp patches next to the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Hardham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Hardham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Hardham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there’s safe access.
Hardham roofs and the weather
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Hardham has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like St James' CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as St Botolph's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Hardham is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Roof leak investigations in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hardham
Around Hardham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Public House. Hardham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hardham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hardham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hardham
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Common roof problems in Hardham
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos