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Roof leak investigation in Lidsey, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Lidsey, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Wind, rain and roofs in Lidsey
Lidsey is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 4.9 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Lidsey has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Aldingbourne Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Bookings from Lidsey are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Lidsey is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO22 is covered for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Lidsey include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Around Lidsey
Around Lidsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lidsey
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Common reasons to book are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and wet patches on loft insulation, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details.
Being in a small place like Lidsey 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, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lidsey questions
Will you come out to Lidsey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lidsey?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. For older village homes like those around Lidsey, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Lidsey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space