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Roof Leak Investigation in West Ashling
Roof leak investigations across West Ashling, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
Why it is worth a survey now in West Ashling
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigation in West Ashling: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in West Ashling and across London and South East England. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are wet patches high on an inside wall and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
For a small place like West Ashling, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
West Ashling roofs and the weather
West Ashling lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around West Ashling goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in West Ashling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO18 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside West Ashling, we cover East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near West Ashling
In West Ashling, that means homes and buildings near The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. The closest station to West Ashling is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around West Ashling includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around West Ashling often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely, and look for signs of past overflowing.
FAQs for West Ashling
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Ashling?
It can do. West Ashling is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like West Ashling?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you need to get into 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.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in West Ashling?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Prices for roof leak investigations in West Ashling
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in West Ashling, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for roof leak investigations in West Ashling, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.