West Sussex · London and the South East
Eastergate Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Eastergate. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Eastergate
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. Typical surveys look at water dripping from rafters or underlay and stains around a skylight, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Eastergate makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Eastergate
Eastergate lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eastergate. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Eastergate CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Eastergate is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO20 is covered for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive. We also cover the places around Eastergate: Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Eastergate
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Eastergate is Barnham station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Eastergate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
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:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Eastergate
Also in Eastergate
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Eastergate, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Common questions in Eastergate
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Eastergate, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Eastergate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It is a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.