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Roof leak investigation in Climping, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Climping, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How a roof leak investigation works in Climping
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We are often asked to look into leaks below a flat extension roof and wet patches on loft insulation, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Climping, 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 what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Climping (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A structural engineer’s report
- 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 a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Climping, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Climping
A chimney stack has lots of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Landlords with a home close to Littlehampton station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roof leak investigations around Climping
Climping is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
With Ecclesden Manor about 4.7 miles east, the area around Climping has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Climping is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the BN17 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Climping, we cover Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Climping
We work in homes and buildings around The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House. The closest station to Climping is Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). The countryside around Climping includes WWT Arundel.
Common questions in Climping
Is Climping within the area you cover?
Yes, Climping is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Climping?
Often, yes. Climping is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak typically shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Why get it checked now?
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Climping
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Climping and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.