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Hampers Green Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Hampers Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hampers Green
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 we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and leaks that appear only in driving rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hampers Green, 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 are 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.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hampers Green (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
When to book a survey in Hampers Green
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining around the chimney inside
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Hampers Green
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Hampers Green has a long history of building, with Petworth House about 0.6 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Church of St Mary the Virgin: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hampers Green is about 13 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Hampers Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Hampers Green is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU28 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Hampers Green and Northend Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hampers Green: Petworth (1 mile south), Tillington (1 mile south-west), Upperton (1 mile west), Haslingbourne (2 miles south) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
What’s near Hampers Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Square Tavern, among other places. Hampers Green’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles south) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Stay off ladders and the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Hampers Green can have low, tight loft 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.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Hampers Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hampers Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Hampers Green?
Yes, Hampers Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.