East Sussex · London and the South East
Jenkins' Green Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Jenkins' Green and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Useful tips for Jenkins' Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Roof leak investigation in Jenkins' Green
Our roof leak investigations cover Jenkins' Green and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are ceiling stains that grow after rain and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, across chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers.
Roofs in small places like Jenkins' Green frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Jenkins' Green (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Jenkins' Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Jenkins' Green 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 the ground, 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 shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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FAQs for Jenkins' Green
Is Jenkins' Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Jenkins' Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Jenkins' Green is listed?
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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Leaks and storm damage in Jenkins' Green
Jenkins' Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Historic houses such as Michelham Priory, about 4.8 miles north-west, show how far back building around Jenkins' Green goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Anyone responsible for a site like Hankham Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Pevensey & Westham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Jenkins' Green is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Roofs in Jenkins' Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Roof leak investigations in BN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Jenkins' Green include Westham (1 mile south-east), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (2 miles south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Jenkins' Green
In Jenkins' Green, that means homes and buildings near Causeway School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. Jenkins' Green’s nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (1.3 miles east) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Jenkins' Green include Combe Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. For an older or listed building in a place like Jenkins' Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.