East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Hale Green
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Hale Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
About our roof leak investigation in Hale Green
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’re worried about ceiling stains that grow after rain and damp patches next to the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers alike.
Many homes in small places like Hale Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hale Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Leaks and storm damage in Hale Green
Horselunges Manor, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hale Green. 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Chiddingly Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Hale Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Near you in Hale Green
In Hale Green, that means homes and buildings near The Six Bells Public House. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hale Green include Selwyns Wood.
What affects the price in Hale Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hale Green. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Hale Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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FAQs for Hale Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hale Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Hale Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Hale Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How do I book a survey in Hale Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.