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Roof Leak Investigation in Walberton
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Walberton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Walberton: what you get
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it’s safe. The findings are recorded with photos. Common reasons to book are wet patches high on an inside wall and damp on a chimney breast, across rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Walberton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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When to book a survey in Walberton
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Walberton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Walberton?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Walberton is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Is Walberton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Wind, rain and roofs in Walberton
Walberton is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Barnham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Walberton and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes Walberton. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of BN18 is within our area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close. We also cover the places around Walberton: Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Walberton
In Walberton, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Walberton is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Walberton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.