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Roof Leak Investigation in Rodmell
Roof leak investigations in Rodmell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
How a roof leak investigation works in Rodmell
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and ceiling stains that grow after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Rodmell 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Rodmell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first. In a small place like Rodmell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Towns and villages near Rodmell
What else we do in Rodmell
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Rodmell
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Rodmell, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Priory School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Southease station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We visit Rodmell as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Roof leak investigations in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Rodmell, we cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rodmell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lewes and Laughton Levels. Rodmell’s nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Rodmell include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Common roof problems in Rodmell
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt frequently 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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rodmell
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and letting agents in Rodmell book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the price in Rodmell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Rodmell
How do I find out if my home in Rodmell is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is the coastal weather around Rodmell hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Rodmell is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We cannot promise it. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.