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Roof leak investigation in Crowhurst, East Sussex
Roof leak investigations across Crowhurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
About our roof leak investigation in Crowhurst
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Crowhurst makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Crowhurst
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Outbuildings and barns around Crowhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Crowhurst
Crowhurst lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Durhamford Manor about 3.8 miles north, Crowhurst sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St George, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Crowhurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Crowhurst, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Crowhurst. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane. If you’re just outside Crowhurst, we cover Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
Around Crowhurst
Around Crowhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and Claverham Community College. Crowhurst has its own railway station: Crowhurst station. Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Also near Crowhurst
Also in Crowhurst
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Crowhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Common roof problems in Crowhurst
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Crowhurst CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Crowhurst
How do I find out if my home in Crowhurst is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Crowhurst?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
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’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.