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Roof leak investigation in Tower Hill, West Sussex
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Tower Hill? You can book a roof leak investigation in Tower Hill and across West Sussex.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Roof leak investigation in Tower Hill: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We’re frequently asked to look into drips in the loft during heavy rain and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, on the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
Being in a small place like Tower Hill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tower Hill
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tower Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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.
When to book a survey in Tower Hill
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Homes near green spaces such as Warnham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
Tower Hill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Tower Hill?
Yes. Tower Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tower Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Tower Hill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Roof leak investigations in Tower Hill: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as St John's Catholic Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Tower Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH13 for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
Around Tower Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Tanbridge House School, Warnham Park and The Doyle School of Design and Technology, among other places. Tower Hill’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Tower Hill
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
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Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Tower Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.