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Hamsey Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Hamsey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hamsey?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roof leak investigation in Hamsey
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches next to the stack and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Somewhere as small as Hamsey, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hamsey
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation does not insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. In a place like Hamsey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Other services in Hamsey
Wind, rain and roofs in Hamsey
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Hamsey has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 1.9 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live near a park such as Railway Land, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Anyone responsible for a site like Hamsey Community Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Hamsey and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across the BN8 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Hamsey
Around Hamsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Questions from Hamsey
Is Hamsey in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Hamsey listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Hamsey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.