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Roof leak investigation in High Salvington, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in High Salvington.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
How a roof leak investigation works in High Salvington
We investigate roof leaks in High Salvington and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches high on an inside wall, across rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
In older homes around places like High Salvington, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- High Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Wind, rain and roofs in High Salvington
High Salvington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Durrington-On-Sea station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vale School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Ecclesden Manor, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around High Salvington. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
High Salvington is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you are in High Salvington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. High Salvington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN13 and BN14. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around High Salvington: Cote (1 mile south-west), Durrington (1 mile south), Findon (1 mile north), Clapham (2 miles west) and Patching (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles east).
Landmarks near High Salvington
In High Salvington, that means homes and buildings near Clapham Wood and Durrington High School. For rail, the closest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.7 miles south) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is checked from each safe vantage point, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
Why act early in High Salvington
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. With lower homes, common in places like High Salvington, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a survey in High Salvington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Questions from High Salvington
Will you come out to High Salvington?
Yes, High Salvington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around High Salvington, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.