East Sussex · London and the South East
Roser's Cross Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Roser's Cross and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Stains around a skylight
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
How a roof leak investigation works in Roser's Cross
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Common reasons to book are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and water dripping from rafters or underlay, across rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Roser's Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Roser's Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roser's Cross?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Roser's Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Roser's Cross?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Roser's Cross
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Roser's Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Roser's Cross
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Roser's Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Places near Roser's Cross
What else we do in Roser's Cross
Roof leak investigations around Roser's Cross
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you live near a park like Passingworth Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Buxted station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Roser's Cross can all book roof leak investigations. Our East Sussex coverage includes Roser's Cross. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN21 for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Roser's Cross
Around Roser's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Passingworth Park and The Star Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Roser's Cross is Buxted station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Roser's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.