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Roof leak investigation in Potter's Green, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Potter's Green, with photos and a written report.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
How we price roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How a roof leak investigation works in Potter's Green
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Typical surveys look at damp patches next to the stack and leaks below a flat extension roof, across chimney stacks, flat roof details and lead flashings.
Roofs in small places like Potter's Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Potter's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Potter's Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Buxted CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Potter's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Potter's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Potter's Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN22 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Buxted (1 mile north), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Framfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Potter's Green
Around Potter's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Buxted Inn and Uckfield College and the streets around them. Potter's Green has its own railway station: Buxted station. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Potter's Green include Brickfield Meadow.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Potter's Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Potter's Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Potter's Green?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
If you let a flat or house near Buxted station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Potter's Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- 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.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
Potter's Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Potter's Green?
Yes, Potter's Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Potter's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.