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Roof Leak Investigation in Wick
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Wick, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
When to book a survey in Wick
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
With Ecclesden Manor about 3.5 miles east, the area around Wick has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
Roof leak investigation in Wick
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We are often asked to look into wet patches on loft insulation and damp underlay across a wide area, on flat roof details, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Around Wick, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Wick (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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 the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wick
Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take a building like Lyminster Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Wick means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Wick is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Roof leak investigations in BN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft, and we cover them all. Main roads around Wick include the B2284, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Wick include Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wick
In Wick, that means homes and buildings near Littlehampton College, Locomotive Public House and The Littlehampton Academy. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Wick
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Towns and villages near Wick
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The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Wick is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Wick questions
Will you come out to Wick?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wick, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Wick is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.