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Broadland Row Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Broadland Row. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Stains around a skylight
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Roof leak investigation in Broadland Row: what you get
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 we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from each safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and leaks that appear only in driving rain, across valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details.
Being in a small place like Broadland Row makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Broadland Row (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Broadland Row needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Nearby places to Broadland Row
Also in Broadland Row
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Broadland Row?
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Common reasons to book include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For landlords with property near Doleham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Broadland Row
Broadland Row lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as Great Dixter, about 4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Broadland Row 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.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Broadland Row is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broadland Row gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broadland Row. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN31 is within our area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like Hundredhouse Lane and Udimore Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Broadland Row, we cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Udimore (1 mile east), Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-west), Doleham (2 miles south-west) and Broad Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Broadland Row
For rail, the closest station is Doleham station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Around Broadland Row, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broadland Row
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Broadland Row questions
Is Broadland Row within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Broadland Row?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Broadland Row is within about 5 miles of the coast.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.