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Coleman's Hatch Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Coleman's Hatch.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Coleman's Hatch, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Coleman's Hatch
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof leak investigation in Coleman's Hatch: what you get
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. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and drips in the loft during heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Coleman's Hatch face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Coleman's Hatch
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 2.6 miles north-east lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Coleman's Hatch has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Coleman's Hatch is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Coleman's Hatch is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the TN7 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Around Coleman's Hatch
In Coleman's Hatch, that means homes and buildings near The Hatch Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coleman's Hatch include Brickfield Meadow.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Coleman's Hatch
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water that shows only in certain storms
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Coleman's Hatch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Coleman's Hatch
Is my home in Coleman's Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Coleman's Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes. Coleman's Hatch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Coleman's Hatch?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Often, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, 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.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.