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Roof leak investigation in Salehurst, East Sussex
Roof leak investigations in Salehurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Salehurst
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed drips from nail tips in a cold loft and leaks that appear only in driving rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Salehurst face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Salehurst (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Salehurst
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Salehurst frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- 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 we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Salehurst
Do you carry out roof surveys in Salehurst?
Yes, Salehurst is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Salehurst?
Yes, Salehurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.
Roof leak investigations in Salehurst: local notes
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 3.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Salehurst goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Salehurst Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Salehurst is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Salehurst is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Salehurst is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Salehurst: Northbridge Street (1 mile west), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Salehurst
Around Salehurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Salehurst Halt Public House and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north-west).
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot 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 applicable.
When to book a survey in Salehurst
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.