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Roof leak investigation in Ninfield, East Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Ninfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigation in Ninfield: what you get
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’re worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and wet patches high on an inside wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Ninfield makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Ninfield
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Ninfield, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live near a park such as Ashburnham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Crowhurst station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ninfield Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We visit Ninfield as part of our work across East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include High Street, Moons Hill and The Green, all of which we cover. Ninfield is on the B2095, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ninfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashburnham Park, among other places. The closest station to Ninfield is Crowhurst station, about 3.5 miles east. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ninfield
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ninfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Ninfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Ninfield: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ninfield?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Ninfield hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Ninfield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.