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Roof leak investigation in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
Roof leak investigations across Lunsford's Cross, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
About our roof leak investigation in Lunsford's Cross
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Lunsford's Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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Lunsford's Cross questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lunsford's Cross, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Lunsford's Cross?
Yes, Lunsford's Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Collington station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Trees in and around Highwoods shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. If you are in Lunsford's Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Lunsford's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of TN39 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Main roads around Lunsford's Cross include the A269, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Lunsford's Cross: Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
What’s near Lunsford's Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Collington station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Lunsford's Cross includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lunsford's Cross
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Lunsford's Cross, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, 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 email us.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Lunsford's Cross
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Anyone responsible for a site like Ninfield Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours