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Roof leak investigation in Midhurst, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Midhurst.
- Stains around a skylight
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Midhurst
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed stains around a skylight and water that shows only in certain storms, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Midhurst can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Other services in Midhurst
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Wind, rain and roofs in Midhurst
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 0.6 miles north-east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Midhurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For hotels and guest houses around Midhurst, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in Midhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Midhurst. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue, all of which we cover. Midhurst sits on or near the A272 and A286. Other places close to Midhurst include Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Near you in Midhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Egmont Public House, Midhurst Rother College and St Margaret's Convent. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: 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 about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Midhurst is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. Each is checked from every safe vantage point, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Questions from Midhurst
Is Midhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Midhurst listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
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.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When to book a survey in Midhurst
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
Take a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
Useful tips for Midhurst property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Take dated photos of the leak
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.