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Roof Leak Investigation in Westhampnett
Roof leak investigations across Westhampnett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
About our roof leak investigation in Westhampnett
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks at a dormer or roof window and water marks that spread in wet weather, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
Many homes in small places like Westhampnett face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Westhampnett
Westhampnett is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For hotels and guest houses around Westhampnett, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The March CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Westhampnett is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Westhampnett. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across the PO18 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Westhampnett include Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Around Westhampnett
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Westhampnett include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westhampnett
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Westhampnett book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
FAQs for Westhampnett
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Westhampnett, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Westhampnett?
Yes, Westhampnett is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in, particularly in driving rain.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
What affects the price in Westhampnett
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Westhampnett, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.