West Sussex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Shipton Green, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Shipton Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
About our roof leak investigation in Shipton Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’re worried about stains around a skylight and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Shipton Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Shipton Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why act early in Shipton Green
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. In a small place like Shipton Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations in Shipton Green: local notes
Shipton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas' Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Bosham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Shipton Green as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Shipton Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near Shipton Green
The nearest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Shipton Green includes Pilsey Island.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
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Shipton Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shipton Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Shipton Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What we are asked to look at in Shipton Green
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
If you look after a building such as Birdham CE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives