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Roof leak investigation in Horsemere Green, West Sussex
Need a roof leak investigation in Horsemere Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigation in Horsemere Green: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Typical surveys look at condensation that looks like a leak and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across flat roof details, the roof space and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Horsemere Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Horsemere Green (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Horsemere Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Towns and villages near Horsemere Green
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Common roof problems in Horsemere Green
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, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Landlords with a home close to Ford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
FAQs for Horsemere Green
Will you come out to Horsemere Green?
Yes, Horsemere Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Horsemere Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It is a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair usually means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Horsemere Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horsemere Green
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Horsemere Green
Horsemere Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Sussex often 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.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Horsemere Green is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Horsemere Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Horsemere Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN17 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Langford Close, Horsemere Green Lane and Apple Tree Walk, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Climping (1 mile east), Atherington (1 mile south-east), Ford (1 mile north), Tortington (2 miles north) and Wick (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (12 miles east).
Around Horsemere Green
In Horsemere Green, that means homes and buildings near The Black Horse Public House and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Horsemere Green is Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (3.4 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Horsemere Green includes WWT Arundel.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot 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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.