West Sussex · London and the South East
Broadwater Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Broadwater, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
Useful tips for Broadwater property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
How a roof leak investigation works in Broadwater
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests 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. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Broadwater can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Broadwater: your questions answered
Is Broadwater within the area you cover?
Yes, Broadwater is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadwater?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Broadwater
Broadwater is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Ecclesden Manor about 4.2 miles west, Broadwater sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Broadwater CofE Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Broadwater, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. Landlords with a home close to Worthing station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Broadwater is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Broadwater is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN14 and BN11. You’ll find streets such as Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road. Other places close to Broadwater include Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Around Broadwater
Around Broadwater, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thomas A Becket First School, Bohunt School Worthing and Beach House Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Worthing station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Broadwater
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Carrying out the fix
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Broadwater is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.