West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Lumley, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Lumley and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lumley
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’re worried about stains around a skylight and damp on a chimney breast, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Lumley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Lumley (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Lumley: local notes
Lumley is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 1.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Lumley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Emsworth station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Lumley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Lumley is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO10 for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Lumley Road and Northlands Park. Other places close to Lumley include Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lumley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eames Farm, Bourne Community College and Lord Raglan P.H. Pub, among other places. Lumley has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there is Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Lumley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lumley?
It can do. Lumley is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Lumley?
Yes, Lumley is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Lumley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Lumley, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lumley and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What we are asked to look at in Lumley
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey