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Roof leak investigation in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Hangleton? You can book a roof leak investigation in Hangleton and across Brighton and Hove.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hangleton
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are staining around the chimney inside and water marks that spread in wet weather.
Older cottages and houses around Hangleton may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hangleton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Hangleton does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Questions from Hangleton
Is my home in Hangleton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is the coastal weather around Hangleton hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Hangleton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Roof leak investigations around Hangleton
Hangleton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Portslade Manor, about 0.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hangleton. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Portslade station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Living close to Benfield Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Hangleton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Hangleton.
Roof leak investigations in BN3 and BN41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A2038, Hangleton is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Hangleton
Around Hangleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Downsman pub, Benfield Hill and Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, about 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why get it checked now?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. Homes in smaller places like Hangleton can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.