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Roof leak investigation in Old Heathfield, East Sussex
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Old Heathfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Old Heathfield
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. 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. We survey flat roof details, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers, and people most frequently book us about staining around the chimney inside and condensation that looks like a leak.
In a village or hamlet like Old Heathfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
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How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Old Heathfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
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 call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Old Heathfield
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.
Roof leak investigations around Old Heathfield
With Bateman's about 4.9 miles north-east, Old Heathfield sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. 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.
Take a building like Heathfield Community College: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Old Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex. Old Heathfield is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN21 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include School Hill and Church Street. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Old Heathfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Star Inn and Parkside Community Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Old Heathfield
Is my home in Old Heathfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Old Heathfield?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Old Heathfield is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When to book a survey in Old Heathfield
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.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included