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Roof leak investigation in Furner's Green, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Furner's Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigation in Furner's Green
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. Typical surveys look at staining around the chimney inside and leaks at a dormer or roof window, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Furner's Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Furner's Green (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Furner's Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Furner's Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Furner's Green: your questions answered
Is Furner's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Furner's Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furner's Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Furner's Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
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What else we do in Furner's Green
Why it is worth a survey now in Furner's Green
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furner's Green
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Furner's Green property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Wind, rain and roofs in Furner's Green
Priest House, about 5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Furner's Green. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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’s detailed.
Living close to Sheffield Park Garden is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Furner's Green is about 5 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. In Furner's Green, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Furner's Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in TN22 is within our area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Tanyard Lane and Slider's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Danehill (1 mile north), Chelwood Common (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north) and Nutley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Around Furner's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Sheffield Park Garden, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Furner's Green includes Brickfield Meadow.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.