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Roof Leak Investigation in Aldingbourne
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Aldingbourne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigations around Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aldingbourne Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Aldingbourne, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO20 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hook Lane and Park Lane. If you are just outside Aldingbourne, we cover Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Aldingbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
How a roof leak investigation works in Aldingbourne
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. 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. 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 coming in around a roof light or dormer and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Aldingbourne frequently stand in the open, 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Aldingbourne
What else we do in Aldingbourne
Useful tips for Aldingbourne property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Aldingbourne
How do I find out if my home in Aldingbourne is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Will you come out to Aldingbourne?
Yes. Aldingbourne 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Aldingbourne
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp on a chimney breast
With Goodwood House about 3.2 miles north-west, the area around Aldingbourne has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Aldingbourne, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Aldingbourne, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Aldingbourne, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.