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Roof Leak Investigation in Findon
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Findon? We carry out roof leak investigations in Findon and across West Sussex.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigation in Findon
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are staining around the chimney inside and wet patches on loft insulation.
Being in a small place like Findon makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Findon (BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Findon
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Findon, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.8 miles south-west, Findon sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of West Worthing station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Roofs in Findon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Findon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN14. Whether your property is on High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Findon include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Findon
Around Findon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Village House Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
Places near Findon
What else we do in Findon
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Findon
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining around the chimney inside
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Findon
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, especially in driving rain.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Leave roof access to professionals
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Findon, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Findon, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
FAQs for Findon
Is my home in Findon listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Findon hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Findon is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you work in Findon?
Yes. We carry out roof leak investigations in Findon, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Make sure the loft can be reached. 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.