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Bosham Hoe Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Bosham Hoe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How a roof leak investigation works in Bosham Hoe
Our roof leak investigations cover Bosham Hoe and the wider South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about water that shows only in certain storms and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, the roof space and rooflights and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Bosham Hoe, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Bosham Hoe
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Towns and villages near Bosham Hoe
Also in Bosham Hoe
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof leak investigations in Bosham Hoe: local notes
Bosham Hoe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Bosham Hoe, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across PO18 for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Bosham Hoe includes Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bosham Hoe. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Bosham Hoe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Bosham Hoe
Will you come out to Bosham Hoe?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Bosham Hoe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in Bosham Hoe?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.