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Roof Leak Investigation in Mannings Heath
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Mannings Heath from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
About our roof leak investigation in Mannings Heath
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about damp underlay across a wide area and stains around a skylight.
Many homes in small places like Mannings Heath face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mannings Heath
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Mannings Heath
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Horsham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like The Forest School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Mannings Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Mannings Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newells Preparatory School and The Dun Horse pub. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mannings Heath include Warnham LNR.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Check the loft is accessible
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Mannings Heath, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Mannings Heath
Do you cover Mannings Heath?
Yes, Mannings Heath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mannings Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Mannings Heath is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How do I book a survey in Mannings Heath?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.