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Roof leak investigation in Selham, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Selham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Selham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Selham
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are damp on a chimney breast and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Being in a small place like Selham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Selham (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Selham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation does not insulate well. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Selham
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
FAQs for Selham
Is Selham in the area you cover?
Yes, Selham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Selham?
Yes, Selham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Move stored items away from the hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Leaks and storm damage in Selham
The wider area around Selham has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 2.7 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. Selham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Selham and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across the GU28 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Other places close to Selham include South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Selham
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.