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Roof leak investigation in Boarshead, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Boarshead, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Boarshead
On older houses, leaks often 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 in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and people most often book us about water marks that spread in wet weather and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
Roofs in small places like Boarshead often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. For older village homes like those around Boarshead, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roof leak investigations around Boarshead
The wider area around Boarshead has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 3.3 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beacon Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Boarshead get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Roof leak investigations in TN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Boarshead is on the A26, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Boarshead
Around Boarshead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boars Head Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Eridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Boarshead includes Crowborough Country Park.
Boarshead questions
Do you cover Boarshead?
Yes, Boarshead is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Boarshead?
Yes, Boarshead is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Boarshead, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Boarshead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Boarshead
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Landlords with a home close to Eridge station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks