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Roof Leak Investigation in Argos Hill
Roof leak investigations across Argos Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
How a roof leak investigation works in Argos Hill
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and damp underlay across a wide area.
Somewhere as small as Argos Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Argos Hill
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle, about 4.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Argos Hill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Rotherfield Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Denys: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Argos Hill, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN6. We also cover the places around Argos Hill: High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Argos Hill
In Argos Hill, that means homes and buildings near Jameah Islameah School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Common roof problems in Argos Hill
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water that shows only in certain storms
If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Argos Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Argos Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Common questions in Argos Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Argos Hill?
Yes. Argos Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Argos Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.