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Roof Leak Investigation in Burwash Common
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Burwash Common and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigation in Burwash Common: what you get
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. We survey lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are damp ceilings under a flat roof and damp underlay across a wide area.
For a small place like Burwash Common, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Burwash Common: local notes
With Bateman's about 1.8 miles east, Burwash Common sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Burwash Common and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Burwash Common is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN19. Whether your property is on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Burwash Common include Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burwash Common
In Burwash Common, that means homes and buildings near The Wheel Inn and the streets around them. Burwash Common’s nearest station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
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Also in Burwash Common
When to book a survey in Burwash Common
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
For an older house near a landmark such as St Philip's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Useful tips for Burwash Common property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Burwash Common
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Burwash Common: your questions answered
Is my home in Burwash Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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 with less disruption.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Burwash Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.