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Dallington Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Dallington and across East Sussex.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigation in Dallington: what you get
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We look at all of them, from each safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed leaks below a flat extension roof and wet patches on loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Dallington often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Dallington (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Dallington
Is Dallington within the area you cover?
Yes, Dallington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Dallington in the area you cover?
Yes, Dallington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Dallington?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Often, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Dallington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Dallington has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 3.1 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Dallington Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Dallington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Dallington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Around Dallington
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Also near Dallington
What else we do in Dallington
When to book a survey in Dallington
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Giles, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Dallington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What affects the price in Dallington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.