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Roof Leak Investigation in East Hampnett
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in East Hampnett? You can book a roof leak investigation in East Hampnett and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
Why it is worth a survey now in East Hampnett
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Hampnett, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in East Hampnett
Our roof leak investigations cover East Hampnett and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are damp ceilings under a flat roof and damp on a chimney breast, across rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
In a village or hamlet like East Hampnett, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in East Hampnett
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
East Hampnett roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around East Hampnett goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Tangmere Primary Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Hampnett is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: PO18. Whether your property is on Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in East Hampnett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Winterton Arms Public House and Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. East Hampnett’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Levin Down.
Questions from East Hampnett
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Hampnett?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like East Hampnett?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like East Hampnett, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.