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Roof Leak Investigation in East Marden
Roof leak investigations in East Marden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in East Marden
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. If you are worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and leaks at a dormer or roof window, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like East Marden face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- East Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like East Marden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
East Marden roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Uppark, about 2.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around East Marden goes. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in East Marden and nearby. East Marden is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around East Marden: Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Near you in East Marden
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near East Marden include Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Nearby places to East Marden
Also in East Marden
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common questions in East Marden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Marden?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Marden?
Yes, East Marden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in East Marden?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Common roof problems in East Marden
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?