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Roof Leak Investigation in Lullington
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Lullington.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lullington
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about water dripping from rafters or underlay and water that shows only in certain storms.
Roofs in small places like Lullington frequently 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Lullington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Lullington roofs and the weather
Lullington 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Alfriston School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. With Alfriston Clergy House about 0.3 miles north-west, the area around Lullington has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. If you live in an older home near Church of St. Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lullington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Lullington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across East Sussex, we cover Lullington. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN26 is covered for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Dukes Green (1 mile south-west), Alfriston (1 mile north-west), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Lullington
In Lullington, that means homes and buildings near Dean's Place Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.5 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Lullington: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lullington, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Lullington?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Lullington?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s in the report?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Lullington, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Lullington
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. In a small place like Lullington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed