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Roof leak investigation in Heathfield, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Heathfield.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Heathfield
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation that looks like a leak and damp on a chimney breast.
Houses in smaller places like Heathfield can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Heathfield
Will you come out to Heathfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Heathfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Heathfield?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
Also in Heathfield
Wind, rain and roofs in Heathfield
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Parkside Community Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Heathfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN21. We cover properties on Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Heathfield include the A265 and A267. Other places close to Heathfield include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Heathfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Heathfield
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Heathfield, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Heathfield
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
For an older house near a landmark like St Richards Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. In a smaller place like Heathfield, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.