West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Bilsham
Roof leak investigations in Bilsham and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
About our roof leak investigation in Bilsham
We investigate roof leaks in Bilsham and across London and South East England. We visit on any day of the week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed water dripping from rafters or underlay and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Bilsham, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Bilsham
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Useful tips for Bilsham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Check the loft is accessible
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. 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.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
Roof leak investigations in Bilsham: local notes
Bilsham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Bilsham Chapel: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Yapton CE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Bilsham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the BN18 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Bilsham
Around Bilsham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Felpham Community College. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Bilsham: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bilsham?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Bilsham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bilsham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Bilsham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.