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Roof leak investigation in Pagham, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Pagham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Pagham
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it is safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’ve noticed a leak that comes and goes with the weather and damp ceilings under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Many homes in small places like Pagham face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Pagham (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Pagham
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rose Green Infant School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof leak investigations around Pagham
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Pagham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Living close to Avisford is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Pagham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Roof leak investigations in PO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Pagham include Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Pagham
Around Pagham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lamb pub and Avisford. The closest station to Pagham is Bognor Regis station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
Pagham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Pagham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pagham?
It can do. Pagham 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.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Pagham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Pagham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.