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Roof leak investigation in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Shoreham-by-Sea. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shoreham-by-Sea
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a roof leak investigation works in Shoreham-by-Sea
Older homes have more places for water to get in. 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. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, the roof space and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
Around a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, leaks come from older and newer roofs alike. Older roofs suffer slipped slates, worn mortar and tired lead, while later houses can leak at valleys, verges and flat-roofed additions. Knowing the cause tells you what to do next. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shoreham-by-Sea
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shoreham-by-Sea?
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.
Is Shoreham-by-Sea in the area you cover?
Yes, Shoreham-by-Sea is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shoreham-by-Sea as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Leaks and storm damage in Shoreham-by-Sea
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shoreham-by-Sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to St Mary de Haura Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Shoreham-By-Sea station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. In Shoreham-by-Sea, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN43, BN15 and BN42 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square, all of which we cover. You will find Shoreham-by-Sea on the A27 and A259, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Around Shoreham-by-Sea
Around Shoreham-by-Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shoreham College, The Crabtree pub and Shoreham Academy. Shoreham-by-Sea has its own railway station: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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Why act early in Shoreham-by-Sea
Wet insulation doesn’t insulate well. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Shoreham-by-Sea, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Shoreham-by-Sea
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 2.3 miles east, show how far back building around Shoreham-by-Sea goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A survey in Shoreham-by-Sea needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof 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.
- 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 building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.