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Roof leak investigation in Pulborough, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Pulborough from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigation in Pulborough: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp on a chimney breast and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
In older homes around places like Pulborough, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Pulborough
Do you cover smaller places like Pulborough?
Yes. Pulborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Pulborough is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
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Roof leak investigations around Pulborough
Historic houses such as Old Place Manor, about 0.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Pulborough goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Pulborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Pulborough for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH20 is covered for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close and the roads around them. Main roads around Pulborough include the A283. We also cover Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Pulborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Oddfellows Arms. Pulborough’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Pulborough include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
When to book a survey in Pulborough
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit to a smaller place like Pulborough is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- 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 we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Roof by roof
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, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
Prices for roof leak investigations in Pulborough
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.