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Netherfield Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Netherfield from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Landlord and commercial surveys in Netherfield
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof leak investigation in Netherfield
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are stains around a skylight and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Roofs in small places like Netherfield frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older roofs in small places like Netherfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Carrying out the fix
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Netherfield
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Take an older house close to Church of St John: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Also near Netherfield
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Wind, rain and roofs in Netherfield
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Netherfield has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 3.3 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like Netherfield CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Netherfield, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN33 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Around Netherfield
In Netherfield, that means homes and buildings near Claverham Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). The countryside around Netherfield includes Senlac Hill.
Questions from Netherfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netherfield?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Netherfield?
Yes, Netherfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise it. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.