West Sussex · London and the South East
Singleton Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Singleton and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Singleton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft 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.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Singleton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Singleton
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you are worried about damp walls below an overflowing gutter and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Singleton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Singleton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Singleton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Singleton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Singleton?
Yes. Singleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Singleton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Singleton?
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Singleton
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
More services for Singleton
Why act early in Singleton
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For an older or listed building in a place like Singleton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Singleton
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. West Dean House, about 1.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Singleton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a building such as Singleton CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Singleton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Singleton. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO18 for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Singleton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Partridge Inn, among other places. Nearby you will also find Weald and Downland Gridshell (under half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Singleton
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.