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Roof leak investigation in Chiltington, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Chiltington, with photographs and a written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
About our roof leak investigation in Chiltington
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, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about water coming in around a roof light or dormer and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Many homes in small places like Chiltington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Chiltington
Is Chiltington in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Chiltington is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Chiltington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Chiltington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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What we’re asked to look at in Chiltington
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you look after a building like Chailey School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
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DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Useful tips for Chiltington property owners
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chiltington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Chiltington roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Anne of Cleves House, about 3.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Chiltington goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We visit Chiltington as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Chiltington is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN7. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Around Chiltington
Chiltington’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.