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Roof leak investigation in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
Need a roof leak investigation in Horsted Keynes? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
About our roof leak investigation in Horsted Keynes
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. 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 a leak that comes and goes with the weather and staining around the chimney inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Horsted Keynes face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Horsted Keynes can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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 the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Horsted Keynes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Questions from Horsted Keynes
How do I find out if my home in Horsted Keynes is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horsted Keynes?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horsted Keynes as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Common roof problems in Horsted Keynes
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles' Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
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Horsted Keynes roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses such as Priest House, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Horsted Keynes goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Giles CofE Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Horsted Keynes and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes Horsted Keynes and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH17 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horsted Keynes
Around Horsted Keynes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Green Man pub, among other places. The closest station to Horsted Keynes is Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.