West Sussex · London and the South East
Turners Hill Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Turners Hill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Common questions in Turners Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Turners Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Turners Hill is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Turners Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We cannot 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.
About our roof leak investigation in Turners Hill
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. Common reasons to book are drips in the loft during heavy rain and damp patches next to the stack, across the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers.
Many homes in small places like Turners Hill face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Turners Hill (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in, particularly in driving rain.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Turners Hill, 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Wind, rain and roofs in Turners Hill
Historic houses like Gravetye Manor, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Turners Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Turners Hill is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We visit Turners Hill as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH10. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Church Road, East Street and Willow Ridge. We also cover the places around Turners Hill: Crawley Down (1 mile north), Snow Hill (2 miles north), Furnace Wood (3 miles north), Saint Hill Green (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Turners Hill
In Turners Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.6 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Turners Hill
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
If you look after a building such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
Why act early in Turners Hill
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. For older village homes like those around Turners Hill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.