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Roof Leak Investigation in Yapton
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Yapton? You can book a roof leak investigation in Yapton and across West Sussex.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Yapton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Yapton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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How a roof leak investigation works in Yapton
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks at a dormer or roof window and water marks that spread in wet weather.
Older cottages and houses around Yapton may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Yapton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Yapton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Yapton: your questions answered
Is Yapton in the area you cover?
Yes, Yapton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Yapton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Roof leak investigations around Yapton
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Yapton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Yapton CE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Yapton and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes Yapton and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in BN18 is covered for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the B2132, Yapton is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Yapton: Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Yapton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Philip Howard Catholic High School. The closest station to Yapton is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Yapton include WWT Arundel.
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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.