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Westerton Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Westerton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Wet patches on loft insulation
About our roof leak investigation in Westerton
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. If you are worried about staining around the chimney inside and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Westerton, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Westerton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for roof leak investigations in Westerton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Westerton
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere as small as Westerton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Why act early in Westerton
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Westerton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Westerton
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
FAQs for Westerton
Is Westerton in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Westerton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
How do I book a survey in Westerton?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westerton
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Westerton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. About 0.8 miles north lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Westerton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like The March CofE 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 Peter: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Westerton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Westerton include Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westerton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls, Westbourne House School and The Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. Westerton’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westerton include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.