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Roof leak investigation in Burwash, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Burwash.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. Each is checked from every safe viewpoint.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
About our roof leak investigation in Burwash
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. Common reasons to book are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and condensation that looks like a leak, on rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Burwash face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Burwash (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Burwash questions
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Burwash in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Burwash as anywhere else.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We cannot promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
Wind, rain and roofs in Burwash
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Bateman's, about 0.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burwash CofE School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Stonegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Burwash as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Burwash is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN19 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane. We also cover Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Around Burwash
We work in homes and buildings around The Admiral Vernon Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Burwash can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burwash can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burwash
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.