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Roof Leak Investigation in Bognor Regis
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Bognor Regis. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
About our roof leak investigation in Bognor Regis
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from every safe vantage point. We’re often asked to look into water that shows only in certain storms and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, on slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and the roof space.
Storms tend to hit many roofs in an area at once. An independent record of what can be seen, with photos, helps you explain the damage or the leak to whoever deals with it next. We report what we find; we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Wear and tear is typically excluded, so it is useful to know what is old and what is new.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bognor Regis (PO21, PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Bognor Regis
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation does not insulate well. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. For landlords in Bognor Regis, a roof defect left alone tends to become a tenant’s damp or leak complaint. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bognor Regis
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Jobs in Bognor Regis might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Tell us which it is and who controls access, so the right access is in place on the day.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Bognor Regis
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Bognor Regis
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bognor Regis?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bognor Regis?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Hotels and guest houses near Bognor Regis can’t easily close rooms for a leak. Take a building like The Regis School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bognor Regis is in West Sussex. In Bognor Regis, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO21 and PO22 for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Station Road, London Road and Manet Square or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Bognor Regis on the A29 and A259, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Bognor Regis include South Bersted (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (2 miles north-east) and Lagness (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (8 miles east). Bognor Regis is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Landmarks near Bognor Regis
In Bognor Regis, that means homes and buildings near Norfolk Hotel, Southway Primary School and West Park and the streets around them. Bognor Regis’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
When to book a survey in Bognor Regis
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Homes near green spaces such as West Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top