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Roof Leak Investigation in Crowborough
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Crowborough, with photographs and a clear written report.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Questions from Crowborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowborough?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do I need to do before a survey in Crowborough?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy, and the visit in Crowborough can get straight on.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Roof leak investigation in Crowborough: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Crowborough and the wider South East. We visit on any day of the week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. 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 send us an email to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed water that shows only in certain storms and damp ceilings under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Crowborough as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found. Policies normally exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Crowborough
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp patches next to the stack
Take a building like St Marys Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Crowborough
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
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What a roof leak investigation looks like in Crowborough
About 4.6 miles north lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Crowborough has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Crowborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. Crowborough is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Crowborough is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in TN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, High Street and London Road and the roads around them. With the A26 and B2100 close by, Crowborough is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Crowborough include Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). Crowborough is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Crowborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Academy and The Crowborough Cross pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Crowborough include Crowborough Country Park.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking in a town like Crowborough is typically simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
For a price for roof leak investigations in Crowborough, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.