East Sussex · London and the South East
Filching Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Filching. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
About our roof leak investigation in Filching
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 follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. We’re often asked to look into damp on a chimney breast and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings.
Being in a small place like Filching makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Filching (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Filching
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Around Filching, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Filching
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Filching
Do you cover smaller places like Filching?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Filching?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Filching
Filching is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 2.9 miles west lies Alfriston Clergy House, a reminder of how long the area around Filching 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 Polegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of Saint Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Willingdon Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Filching, the roof can be surveyed. Our East Sussex coverage includes Filching and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Filching: Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Filching
In Filching, that means homes and buildings near The Eight Bells Inn and Willingdon Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Filching is Polegate station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Filching includes Combe Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Filching
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
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How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Filching, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.