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Pett Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Pett and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Pett
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and damp patches next to the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Pett, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Pett (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Pett
Is the coastal weather around Pett hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Pett is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Pett is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pett
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older roofs in small places like Pett can have low, tight loft 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.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Pett
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Pett property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. In a small place like Pett, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Pett
Pett is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to St Mary & St Peter: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. With Lamb House about 4.7 miles north-east, the area around Pett has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pett can all book roof leak investigations. Across East Sussex, we cover Pett. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Roof leak investigations in TN35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill. If you are just outside Pett, we cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Near you in Pett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.