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Kingston Gorse Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Kingston Gorse? We carry out roof leak investigations in Kingston Gorse and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
How a roof leak investigation works in Kingston Gorse
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. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey the roof space, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about water coming in around a roof light or dormer and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Many homes in small places like Kingston Gorse face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Kingston Gorse needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why act early in Kingston Gorse
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Outbuildings and barns around Kingston Gorse are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston Gorse
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof leak investigations around Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building around Kingston Gorse goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ferring CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you are in Kingston Gorse, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Kingston Gorse. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the BN16 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Kingston Gorse, we cover West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kingston Gorse
We work in homes and buildings around Chatsmore Catholic High School. The closest station to Kingston Gorse is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Kingston Gorse: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Kingston Gorse is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Kingston Gorse?
Yes. Kingston Gorse is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers