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Roof leak investigation in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Independent roof leak investigations in Hurst Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Hurst Green questions
Is my home in Hurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hurst Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hurst Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from each safe vantage point. If you’re worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and damp on a chimney breast, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Hurst Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Hurst Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof leak investigations around Hurst Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4.4 miles south-west lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Hurst Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Hurst Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Hurst Green and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN19. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Hurst Green include Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Hurst Green
In Hurst Green, that means homes and buildings near Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we’re asked to look at in Hurst Green
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.