East Sussex · London and the South East
Hadlow Down Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations around Hadlow Down, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Roof leak investigation in Hadlow Down: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We’re frequently asked to look into damp ceilings under a flat roof and leaks that appear only in driving rain, on slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Hadlow Down, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Outbuildings and barns around Hadlow Down are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Hadlow Down, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Common questions in Hadlow Down
Do you cover Hadlow Down?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hadlow Down is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Hadlow Down?
Yes, Hadlow Down is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 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.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Hadlow Down roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like St Mark's Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to St Mark's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Hadlow Down are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN22 for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hadlow Down, we cover Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Hadlow Down
Hadlow Down’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Hadlow Down, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roof by roof
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.