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Roof leak investigation in Storrington, West Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Storrington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
How a roof leak investigation works in Storrington
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’re worried about wet patches high on an inside wall and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Storrington can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Storrington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storrington roofs and the weather
The wider area around Storrington has a long history of building, with Parham House about 2 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Storrington is about 7 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Storrington can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Storrington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH20. That includes homes and businesses on Windmill Copse, Wantley Lane and Field End. Main roads around Storrington include the B2139, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Storrington: Cootham (1 mile west), Sullington (1 mile south-east), Heath Common (1 mile east), Abingworth (1 mile north-east) and West Chiltington Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Storrington
Around Storrington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parham Park, Rydon Community College and The Moon pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Storrington is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (under half a mile south) and Amberley Castle (4.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Storrington
Will you come out to Storrington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Storrington?
Yes, Storrington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Storrington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Storrington is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Places near Storrington
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. In a smaller place like Storrington, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
For a price for your roof in Storrington, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Storrington
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
What we are asked to look at in Storrington
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains around a skylight
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
If you look after a building such as Storrington Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report