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Roof leak investigation in Amberley, West Sussex
Need a roof leak investigation in Amberley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Amberley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a roof leak investigation works in Amberley
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space alike.
Roofs in small places like Amberley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Amberley (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Amberley
About 1.9 miles east lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Amberley has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live near a park such as Parham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Amberley is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Amberley as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN18 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on School Road, Turnpike Road and Hog Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Amberley include Cross Gate (1 mile north-east), Bury (1 mile west), Rackham (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north-west) and West Burton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Amberley
We work in homes and buildings around Dorset House School and Parham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Castle (less than half a mile west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Amberley include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Amberley: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Amberley?
Yes, Amberley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Amberley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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What a roof leak investigation does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Amberley
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys frequently show up some distance away inside.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Useful tips for Amberley property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
Your report arrives by email. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Amberley
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Around Amberley, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Amberley
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.