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Roof Leak Investigation in Iford
Roof leak investigations in Iford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Surveys for landlords and agents in Iford
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How a roof leak investigation works in Iford
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from each safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at brown rings on upstairs ceilings and wet patches high on an inside wall, across valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Iford, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Iford (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Iford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Iford, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check 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.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Iford
Patching the spot above the stain often doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Older and listed buildings around Iford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Iford
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
Take a building like Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
More services for Iford
Roof leak investigations around Iford
Iford lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. 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’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you live near a park such as Railway Land, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. If you’re in Iford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Iford is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations.
We cover every part of BN7 for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
What’s near Iford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Juggs Arms Public House, Priory School and Railway Land, among other places. Iford’s nearest station is Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
FAQs for Iford
Is Iford within the area you cover?
Yes, Iford is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Iford hard on roofs?
It can do. Iford is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.