East Sussex · London and the South East
Jarvis Brook Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Jarvis Brook, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
About our roof leak investigation in Jarvis Brook
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 check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. Typical surveys look at water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp patches next to the stack, on rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Jarvis Brook often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know what has already been tried
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Jarvis Brook can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Jarvis Brook
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and agents in Jarvis Brook book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
FAQs for Jarvis Brook
Do you cover smaller places like Jarvis Brook?
Yes, Jarvis Brook is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Jarvis Brook listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Jarvis Brook?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Places near Jarvis Brook
Also in Jarvis Brook
Roof leak investigations around Jarvis Brook
Groombridge Place, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jarvis Brook. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to St Michael & All Angels: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Jarvis Brook Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Jarvis Brook and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN6. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Jarvis Brook, we cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Jarvis Brook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Jarvis Brook itself: Crowborough station. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
When to book a survey in Jarvis Brook
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.