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Roof Leak Investigation in Magham Down
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Magham Down, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our roof leak investigation in Magham Down
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. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Magham Down, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
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.
- Where
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Magham Down, 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.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Magham Down, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Magham Down
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Magham Down has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 1.7 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Polegate station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Hailsham Community College, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations in Magham Down for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN27 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Old Road and Nodes Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Magham Down
For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Magham Down: your questions answered
Do you cover Magham Down?
Yes, Magham Down is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Magham Down listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Magham Down, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.