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Roof leak investigation in South Bersted, West Sussex
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in South Bersted. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in South Bersted: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover South Bersted and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and staining around the chimney inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like South Bersted, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for South Bersted property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Bersted
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. With lower homes, common in places like South Bersted, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Bersted
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to South Bersted is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What else we do in South Bersted
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Bersted
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Questions from South Bersted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Bersted?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like South Bersted?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Roof leak investigations around South Bersted
South Bersted is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Trees in and around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Bersted CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around South Bersted means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. South Bersted gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO21, PO22 and BN14 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
What’s near South Bersted
Around South Bersted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and The William Hardwicke pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in South Bersted itself: Bognor Regis station. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
Roof by roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Prices for roof leak investigations in South Bersted
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.