East Sussex · London and the South East
Rushlake Green Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Rushlake Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
About our roof leak investigation in Rushlake Green
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are water marks that spread in wet weather and staining around the chimney inside.
Somewhere as small as Rushlake Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rushlake Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rushlake Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Rushlake Green
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Rushlake Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rushlake Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Rushlake Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rushlake Green?
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 fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Rushlake Green
About 4.2 miles north-east lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Rushlake Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. 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 St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Rushlake Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
All of TN21 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Rushlake Green
In Rushlake Green, that means homes and buildings near The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Rushlake Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Rushlake Green
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Heathfield Community College, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report