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Roof Leak Investigation in Sompting
Roof leak investigations in Sompting from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches on loft insulation
About our roof leak investigation in Sompting
We investigate roof leaks in Sompting and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast and water marks that spread in wet weather, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
Older cottages and houses around Sompting may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Sompting (BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Sompting
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Landlords with a home close to Lancing station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Homes around Sompting frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Sompting
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof leak investigations around Sompting
Sompting lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you look after a building such as Sompting Village Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Living close to Brooklands Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Sompting are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Sompting. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN15. You’ll find streets such as Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sompting
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Brooklands Park and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy and the streets around them. Sompting’s nearest station is Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Sompting include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
What affects the price in Sompting
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Questions from Sompting
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sompting?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Sompting?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Sompting?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.