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Roof leak investigation in Mayfield, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Mayfield.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How a roof leak investigation works in Mayfield
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Common reasons to book are damp underlay across a wide area and water that shows only in certain storms, across lead flashings, the roof space and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Mayfield makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Mayfield
Other services in Mayfield
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Mayfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
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, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. Older and listed buildings around Mayfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, 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 matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing frequently shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Mayfield roofs and the weather
The wider area around Mayfield has a long history of building, with Wadhurst Castle about 4.3 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Mayfield 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. Take an older house close to Church of St. Dunstan: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Mayfield, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Roof leak investigations in TN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Star Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Mayfield, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Near you in Mayfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The closest station to Mayfield is Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
Common questions in Mayfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mayfield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Mayfield?
Yes, Mayfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.