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Roof leak investigation in Graffham, West Sussex
We carry out roof leak investigations in Graffham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Graffham
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’re worried about a leak that comes and goes with the weather and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Graffham, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Graffham (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Graffham: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Graffham has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 3.5 miles north-west. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Graffham CofE Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Graffham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Graffham include East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Graffham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woodman pub. Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Graffham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Graffham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Questions from Graffham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Graffham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Graffham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Graffham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Graffham
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings