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Roof leak investigation in Salvington, West Sussex
Roof leak investigations across Salvington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp patches next to the stack
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Roof leak investigation in Salvington
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’re worried about wet patches high on an inside wall and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Salvington, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we’re asked to look at in Salvington
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
For landlords with property near West Worthing station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Salvington does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Salvington roofs and the weather
Salvington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. About 3.2 miles west lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Salvington has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Symphorian's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Durrington Infant School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Salvington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Salvington and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN13 and BN14 is covered for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road, all of which we cover. Salvington is on the A24 and A27, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Salvington: Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Near you in Salvington
We work in homes and buildings around Thomas A Becket First School, Durrington High School and Durrington Minature Railway and the streets around them. The closest station to Salvington is West Worthing station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Salvington, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Salvington
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
Common questions in Salvington
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Salvington, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Salvington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.