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Roof Leak Investigation in South Mundham
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in South Mundham.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing frequently shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in South Mundham
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like South Mundham face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- South Mundham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Mundham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Mundham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like South Mundham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Wind, rain and roofs in South Mundham
South Mundham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like North Mundham Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Chichester station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
South Mundham is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Mundham can all book roof leak investigations. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO20 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Manor Lane and Honer Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Fisher (1 mile west), Street End (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham Common (2 miles west), Nyetimber (2 miles south-east) and Sidlesham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near South Mundham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls and Avisford. South Mundham’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (3 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north-west).
Why get it checked now?
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That is often what breaks the cycle. For older village homes like those around South Mundham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
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What we’re asked to look at in South Mundham
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. 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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Trees in and around Avisford shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from South Mundham
Is the coastal weather around South Mundham hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to South Mundham?
Yes, South Mundham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in South Mundham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Putting the leak right
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- 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 our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers