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Roof leak investigation in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Nutbourne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
About our roof leak investigation in Nutbourne
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’re worried about water dripping from rafters or underlay and damp patches next to the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Nutbourne, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
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The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Nutbourne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in Nutbourne
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s frequently what breaks the cycle. For an older or listed building in a place like Nutbourne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Leaks and storm damage in Nutbourne
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 Old Place Manor, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Nutbourne 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.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. We cover Nutbourne and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Nutbourne is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH20 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Nutbourne
Around Nutbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rising Sun Inn, among other places. The closest station to Nutbourne is Pulborough station, about 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Nutbourne includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
FAQs for Nutbourne
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nutbourne?
Yes, Nutbourne is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Nutbourne is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
When to book a survey in Nutbourne
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Anyone responsible for a site like West Chiltington Community Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.