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Cross in Hand Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Cross in Hand. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp patches next to the stack
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Cross in Hand
Our roof leak investigations cover Cross in Hand and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water marks that spread in wet weather and wet patches on loft insulation.
Being in a small place like Cross in Hand makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cross in Hand
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Cross in Hand can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cross in Hand
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
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. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Cross in Hand
Is my home in Cross in Hand listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Cross in Hand?
Yes, Cross in Hand is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Cross in Hand roofs and the weather
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Buxted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to St Bartholomew: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as Passingworth Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Cross in Hand and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Cross in Hand. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN21. We cover properties on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
What’s near Cross in Hand
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Passingworth Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Cross in Hand include Selwyns Wood.