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Roof leak investigation in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Nuthurst from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Roof leak investigation in Nuthurst
Our roof leak investigations cover Nuthurst and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and people most often book us about water that shows only in certain storms and stains around a skylight.
Being in a small place like Nuthurst makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Nuthurst
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nuthurst
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
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.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Nuthurst
Is Nuthurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Nuthurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nuthurst?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Nuthurst is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Nuthurst
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Leonardslee is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Nuthurst, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Roof leak investigations in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Nuthurst: Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
What’s near Nuthurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leonardslee and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, about 3.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Nuthurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.