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Roof Leak Investigation in Rustington
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Rustington, with photos and a written report.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
Roof leak investigation in Rustington
We investigate roof leaks in Rustington and across London and the South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp ceilings under a flat roof and water that shows only in certain storms.
In older homes around places like Rustington, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Rustington often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Questions from Rustington
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rustington?
It can do. Rustington 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 Rustington?
Yes, Rustington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
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. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Towns and villages near Rustington
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Roof leak investigations around Rustington
Rustington is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Ecclesden Manor about 2 miles north-east, Rustington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Mewsbrook Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Rustington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across West Sussex, we cover Rustington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN16 and BN17 is covered for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, The Street and Station Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Rustington include the B2140, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rustington
In Rustington, that means homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Rustington is Angmering station, roughly 0.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Rustington includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Rustington
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Angmering station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.