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Roof leak investigation in Nash Street, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Nash Street. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Nash Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Nash Street
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. We survey lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and wet patches on loft insulation.
For a small place like Nash Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Nash Street (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Nash Street
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. For an older or listed building in a place like Nash Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Nash Street, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Nash Street
Will you come out to Nash Street?
Yes, Nash Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Nash Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Nash Street
Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Nash Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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 Berwick (Sussex) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Chiddingly Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Nash Street is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Nash Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Nash Street is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BN27. If you’re just outside Nash Street, we cover Lower Dicker (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (2 miles south), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles south-east), Tile Hurst (2 miles south-east) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Nash Street
In Nash Street, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Cross Inn, among other places. Nash Street’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Places near Nash Street
What else we do in Nash Street
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nash Street
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Nash Street. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we’re asked to look at in Nash Street
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings