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Roof Leak Investigation in Lordington
Need a roof leak investigation in Lordington? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lordington
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, 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. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings, and people most often book us about water that shows only in certain storms and stains around a skylight.
Many homes in small places like Lordington face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Lordington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Lordington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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 check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Also near Lordington
What else we do in Lordington
Roof leak investigations around Lordington
Lordington is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. The wider area around Lordington has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 4.2 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Stansted Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to Racton Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Lordington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lordington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO18 is covered for roof leak investigations. We also cover Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lordington
In Lordington, that means homes and buildings near Stansted Park. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, about 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Lordington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Lordington questions
Is the coastal weather around Lordington hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is Lordington within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Common roof problems in Lordington
A chimney stack has lots of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Take a building like Bourne Community College: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you