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Roof leak investigation in Chapel Row, East Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Chapel Row, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigation in Chapel Row
Our roof leak investigations cover Chapel Row and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We’re often asked to look into ceiling stains that grow after rain and condensation that looks like a leak, across the roof space, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters.
For a small place like Chapel Row, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Chapel Row, the journey is planned in advance: let us know 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’s safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Roof leak investigations around Chapel Row
Chapel Row is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building around Chapel Row goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Landlords with a home close to Pevensey Bay station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Chapel Row work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Chapel Row and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN27 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Chapel Row: Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Around Chapel Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brewers' Arms Inn. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey Bay station, roughly 4.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
Chapel Row questions
Do you cover smaller places like Chapel Row?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chapel Row, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Chapel Row is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
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How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Putting the leak right
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chapel Row
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chapel Row
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.