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Roof Leak Investigation in Durrington
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Durrington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
About our roof leak investigation in Durrington
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water that shows only in certain storms and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
In a smaller place like Durrington, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Durrington
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Durrington, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit to Durrington is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Wind, rain and roofs in Durrington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Durrington, 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. The wider area around Durrington has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Durrington-On-Sea station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces like Durrington Minature Railway can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Durrington Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Durrington and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Durrington and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN13 and BN12 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A2032 close by, Durrington is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Durrington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Durrington Minature Railway, Coach And Horses Public House and Palatine Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
Common questions in Durrington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Durrington, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Durrington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Durrington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space