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Roof Leak Investigation in East Sussex

Roof leak investigations in all 289 towns and villages of East Sussex, with a written report and photos.

Need a roof leak investigation in East Sussex?

Where we work in East Sussex

Across East Sussex, that means tracing where water is getting into your roof. Find your town in the lists below for local details, or call 07833 053749 to book.

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Roof leak investigation in East Sussex: how it works

On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water that shows only in certain storms and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.

We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building.

We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
We agree a date, including weekends.
We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.

How our prices work

Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.

What you get with us

98% of customers satisfied
Prices that include VAT
Weekday and weekend surveys
Photos and a written report every time

Booking a survey

To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.

Near you in Eastbourne

Around Eastbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School, among other places. Nearby too are The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). Eastbourne’s nearest station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.

Leaks and storm damage across East Sussex

After a storm, owners across East Sussex want a clear record of what’s been damaged, with photographs and a note of what looks new and what looks like wear. The insurer decides any claim.

Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In East Sussex, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first. Coastal towns and villages in East Sussex see more salt and wind than places inland, and metal fixings and lead suffer for it. After a storm, the seaward side of a roof is the place to look first.

Eastbourne: Homes near green spaces like Princes Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Stafford Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.

What a survey doesn’t cover

To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:

The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof

Common roof problems in East Sussex

Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.

Signs worth acting on include:

Wet patches on loft insulation
Leaks below a flat extension roof
Condensation that looks like a leak
Wet patches high on an inside wall

Leave it or get it looked at?

Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place.

Questions to ask before you book

Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Which limits apply to the survey
Their track record with similar roofs
What exactly goes into their report

Should I look at the roof myself first?

It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.

Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.

Landlord and commercial surveys in East Sussex

Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.

A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.

Questions from East Sussex

Can you survey at the weekend?

Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.

I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?

Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.

How soon will I get the report?

Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.

Do you cover East Sussex for roof leak investigations?

Yes. We cover East Sussex. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.

How experienced are you?

We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.

Will you fly a drone over my roof?

Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.

Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?

Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.