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Burwash Weald Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Burwash Weald, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
Roof leak investigation in Burwash Weald
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We are often asked to look into damp walls below an overflowing gutter and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Burwash Weald frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Burwash Weald
Other services in Burwash Weald
Common questions in Burwash Weald
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burwash Weald?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Burwash Weald?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Common roof problems in Burwash Weald
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. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you live in an older home near St Philip's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burwash Weald
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. The wider area around Burwash Weald has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 0.9 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Stonegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Burwash Weald, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN19 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You will find Burwash Weald on the A265, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Burwash Weald
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheel Inn. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
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.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Burwash Weald needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof 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.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.