West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Broadbridge
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Broadbridge, with photographs and a written report.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigation in Broadbridge: what you get
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Broadbridge frequently 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Broadbridge (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Broadbridge?
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
For landlords with property near Bosham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Places near Broadbridge
What else we do in Broadbridge
Roof leak investigations in Broadbridge: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Broadbridge, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The United Reformed Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Bosham Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Broadbridge is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Broadbridge and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Broadbridge and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, Gifford Road and North Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Bosham (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile west), East Ashling (2 miles north) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Broadbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Bishop Luffa School and The White Swan Public House, among other places. Broadbridge has its own railway station: Bosham station. Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (2.9 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Broadbridge include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Broadbridge
Is my home in Broadbridge listed or in a conservation area?
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. 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 Broadbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Take dated photos of the leak
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Broadbridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in Broadbridge, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadbridge
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.