East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ridgewood, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Ridgewood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigation in Ridgewood: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Ridgewood and across London and South East England. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and water that shows only in certain storms, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Ridgewood, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Putting the leak right
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Ridgewood
How do I find out if my home in Ridgewood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Ridgewood?
Yes, Ridgewood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Ridgewood?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Roof leak investigations in Ridgewood: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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.
For landlords with property near Uckfield station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near St Saviour, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Homes near green spaces such as Hempstead Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Ridgewood and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road. If you are just outside Ridgewood, we cover Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ridgewood
Around Ridgewood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Uckfield College, The Highlands pub and Hempstead Meadow. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. Blocked gutters on homes around Ridgewood overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Check the loft is accessible
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
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How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Ridgewood is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How we price roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.