Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Ovingdean
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ovingdean. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ovingdean
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. If you are worried about damp underlay across a wide area and wet patches high on an inside wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Ovingdean face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Leave roof access to professionals
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Ovingdean
Do you cover smaller places like Ovingdean?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ovingdean, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
When to book a survey in Ovingdean
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Stains around a skylight
Landlords with a home close to Moulsecoomb station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Ovingdean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Ovingdean
Ovingdean is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you run a business near Churchill Square, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building around Ovingdean goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Ovingdean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Ovingdean.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Ovingdean include Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Ovingdean
Around Ovingdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Hill, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Duck Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ovingdean is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.