West Sussex · London and the South East
Selsey Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Selsey. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Roof leak investigation in Selsey: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Selsey and across London and South East England. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about water that shows only in certain storms and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
Many homes around Selsey have been extended, frequently with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are checked alongside the main roof, inside and out. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Selsey (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Selsey often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When to book a survey in Selsey
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
We are often asked to look at:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Anyone responsible for a site like Seal Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
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.
Roof leak investigations around Selsey
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Selsey, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Selsey is about 6 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Selsey and nearby. Selsey is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Roof leak investigations in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Church Road, High Street and Ellis Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the B2145, Selsey is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Selsey include Church Norton (1 mile north-east), Keynor Estate (2 miles north), Sidlesham (3 miles north), Pagham (3 miles north-east) and Street End (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles north-east), Chichester (7 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles north-east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles north-east) and Angmering (15 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Selsey has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Selsey
Around Selsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Academy, The Fisherman's Joy Public House and The Academy and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (0.5 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Selsey
Other services in Selsey
Common questions in Selsey
Is Selsey in the area you cover?
Yes, Selsey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Selsey?
Often, yes. Selsey 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 thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What should I do before you arrive?
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.
Useful tips for Selsey property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is 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. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers