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Roof leak investigation in Warningcamp, West Sussex
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Warningcamp? You can book a roof leak investigation in Warningcamp and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
About our roof leak investigation in Warningcamp
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp patches next to the stack and stains around a skylight.
Being in a small place like Warningcamp makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. For an older or listed building in a place like Warningcamp, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What else we do in Warningcamp
Questions from Warningcamp
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Warningcamp?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Warningcamp listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you work in Warningcamp?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof leak investigations in Warningcamp.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise it. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Warningcamp, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Warningcamp?
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Take a building like The Littlehampton Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Warningcamp roofs and the weather
Warningcamp lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. The wider area around Warningcamp has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Arundel station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Warningcamp, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Warningcamp is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across BN18 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
What’s near Warningcamp
The closest station to Warningcamp is Arundel station, roughly 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Warningcamp includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.