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Hartfield Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Hartfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
Roof leak investigation in Hartfield
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from each safe vantage point. If you’re worried about stains around a skylight and damp on a chimney breast, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hartfield, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
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.
- Place
- Hartfield (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Hartfield
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 1.5 miles north-west lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hartfield has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst Kent station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you look after a building such as St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Hartfield is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
What’s near Hartfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Anchor Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Hartfield includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Also in Hartfield
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hartfield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
FAQs for Hartfield
Is Hartfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Hartfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hartfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hartfield?
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, often well away from where it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Stains around a skylight
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.