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South Ambersham Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in South Ambersham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in South Ambersham
Our roof leak investigations cover South Ambersham and the wider South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. We survey the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about water that shows only in certain storms and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Somewhere as small as South Ambersham, 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 are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Ambersham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around South Ambersham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
South Ambersham: your questions answered
Is South Ambersham within the area you cover?
Yes, South Ambersham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover South Ambersham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I book a survey in South Ambersham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Wind, rain and roofs in South Ambersham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Cowdray House about 1.7 miles north-west, South Ambersham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Midhurst Rother College will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Ambersham can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
What’s near South Ambersham
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Useful tips for South Ambersham property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Take dated photos of the leak
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.