West Sussex · London and the South East
West Barnham Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in West Barnham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in West Barnham
Our roof leak investigations cover West Barnham and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. 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 email us to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at stains around a skylight and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, across flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as West Barnham, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like West Barnham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Also near West Barnham
Also in West Barnham
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Roof leak investigations in West Barnham: local notes
West Barnham is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take a building like Barnham Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. West Barnham is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO22 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks and the roads around them. Being close to the B2233, West Barnham is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around West Barnham: Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in West Barnham
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms, among other places. West Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel.
West Barnham questions
Do you cover smaller places like West Barnham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Barnham, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as West Barnham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in West Barnham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Barnham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Barnham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.