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Roof leak investigation in Boreham Street, East Sussex
Independent roof leak investigations in Boreham Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a roof leak investigation works in Boreham Street
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from each safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at water dripping from rafters or underlay and ceiling stains that grow after rain, across flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings.
Many homes in small places like Boreham Street face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Boreham Street (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Boreham Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Boreham Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof leak investigations around Boreham Street
Boreham Street is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Around Boreham Street, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. For landlords with property near Normans Bay station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Boreham Street is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Boreham Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Boreham Street. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Boreham Lane, Wood Lane and Boreham Hill. If you are just outside Boreham Street, we cover Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Wartling (1 mile south-west), Flowers Green (2 miles west), Chapel Row (2 miles west) and Golden Cross (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (7 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (5 miles west) and Crowborough (15 miles north-west).
Around Boreham Street
Around Boreham Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bulls Head Inn. Boreham Street’s nearest station is Normans Bay station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (4 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Gillham Wood.
FAQs for Boreham Street
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Boreham Street?
Often, yes. Boreham Street is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Boreham Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Do you work in Boreham Street?
Yes. We carry out roof leak investigations in Boreham Street.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Boreham Street?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boreham Street
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.