East Sussex · London and the South East
Horam Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Horam, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Leaks and storm damage in Horam
Horselunges Manor, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horam. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like Maynards Green Community Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Horam is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Horam get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton.
All of TN21 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Little London Road, Toll Wood Road and Beauford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Horam: Burlow (1 mile south-west), Vines Cross (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile north-west) and Warbleton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
What’s near Horam
We work in homes and buildings around Horam Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
About our roof leak investigation in Horam
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it’s safe. The findings are recorded with photos. Typical surveys look at brown rings on upstairs ceilings and damp underlay across a wide area, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Roofs in small places like Horam often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Horam (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Horam
Will you come out to Horam?
Yes. Horam is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Horam?
Yes, Horam is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Usually, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Other services in Horam
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Horam needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Your report arrives by email. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Putting the leak right
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
What you can safely check yourself
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. For an older or listed building in a place like Horam, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are checked.