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Roof leak investigation in North Heath, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in North Heath, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in North Heath
Our roof leak investigations cover North Heath and the wider South East. We visit on any day of the week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. We survey the roof space, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
In a village or hamlet like North Heath, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- North Heath (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for North Heath property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Take dated photos of the leak
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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.
How we price roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in North Heath, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
North Heath roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 2.1 miles south-west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around North Heath has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in North Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes North Heath and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Gay Street Lane and Stane Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to North Heath include Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Around North Heath
For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
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North Heath: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like North Heath?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Heath?
Yes, North Heath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from every safe viewpoint.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like North Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in North Heath, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Putting the leak right
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in North Heath
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings