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Hankham Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Hankham and across East Sussex.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is checked from every safe viewpoint, and look for damp on the breast inside.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hankham
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. We’re often asked to look into water through the ceiling under a flat roof and ceiling stains that grow after rain, on slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Hankham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Hankham
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Around Hankham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
FAQs for Hankham
How do I find out if my home in Hankham is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Hankham?
Yes, Hankham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Normally, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
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Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hankham?
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Take an older house close to St Luke's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Hankham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hankham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof leak investigations in Hankham: local notes
Hankham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Michelham Priory about 4.4 miles north-west, Hankham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Pevensey & Westham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Hankham Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Hankham and the rest of East Sussex. Hankham is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN24 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Hankham
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub and Causeway School. Hankham’s nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.