West Sussex · London and the South East
Slindon Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Slindon. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Slindon, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Slindon
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Slindon, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible 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.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Slindon (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Slindon
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Questions from Slindon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slindon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Slindon?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Slindon?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Slindon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Slindon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Leaks and storm damage in Slindon
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Slindon has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 4.3 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Slindon 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.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Slindon and nearby. Slindon is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in BN18 is covered for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road. Other places close to Slindon include Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
What’s near Slindon
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Common roof problems in Slindon
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report