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Roof leak investigation in Meads, East Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Meads, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
About our roof leak investigation in Meads
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about leaks at a dormer or roof window and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
In older homes around places like Meads, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Putting the leak right
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Homes around Meads often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Leaks and storm damage in Meads
Meads lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Living close to Gildrege Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Hotels and guest houses near Meads cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Meads. Across East Sussex, we cover Meads and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN20 and BN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road. We also cover the places around Meads: Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Meads
In Meads, that means homes and buildings near Gildrege Park, Gildredge House and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Eastbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Useful tips for Meads property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
FAQs for Meads
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Meads?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you cover smaller places like Meads?
Yes, Meads is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
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What we’re asked to look at in Meads
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top