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Roof Leak Investigation in Stedham
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Stedham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof leak investigation in Stedham
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We look at all of them, from every safe vantage point. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are water marks that spread in wet weather and wet patches on loft insulation.
For a small place like Stedham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Stedham (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
What we’re asked to look at in Stedham
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Wind, rain and roofs in Stedham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 1.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Stedham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stedham Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. In Stedham, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU29. Whether your property is on The Street, The Alley and Queens Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Stedham: Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Near you in Stedham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Stedham includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Questions from Stedham
Is my home in Stedham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stedham?
Yes, Stedham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Stedham?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Stedham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Stedham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft 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’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.