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Roof Leak Investigation in Ore
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Ore and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ore
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’ve noticed damp ceilings under a flat roof and leaks at a dormer or roof window, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Ore can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Ore, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof leak investigations in Ore: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Ore, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Sandown Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Ore means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Ore gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Ore and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN35 and TN34 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets like Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
What’s near Ore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Speckled Wood, Hastings Academy and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea and the streets around them. The closest station to Ore is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Nearby places to Ore
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Questions from Ore
Will you come out to Ore?
Yes. Ore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ore, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Ore
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If you own a rental within reach of Ore station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.