West Sussex · London and the South East
Heyshott Roof Leak Investigation
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Heyshott from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof by roof
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.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
How a roof leak investigation works in Heyshott
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. Typical surveys look at staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and ceiling stains that grow after rain, across the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Heyshott frequently stand in the open, 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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.
- Location
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Common questions in Heyshott
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heyshott?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Heyshott?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Heyshott?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Outbuildings and barns around Heyshott are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Heyshott
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Heyshott
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Heyshott
With Cowdray House about 2.5 miles north, Heyshott sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St James, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Heyshott, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Heyshott
Around Heyshott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Heyshott, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.