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Roof Leak Investigation in Sedlescombe
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Sedlescombe, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How a roof leak investigation works in Sedlescombe
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and damp on a chimney breast.
In a village or hamlet like Sedlescombe, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is checked from every safe viewpoint, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Places near Sedlescombe
What else we do in Sedlescombe
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation doesn’t insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sedlescombe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Leaks and storm damage in Sedlescombe
Durhamford Manor, about 0.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sedlescombe. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Sedlescombe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Sedlescombe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe’s nearest station is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
FAQs for Sedlescombe
Do you cover smaller places like Sedlescombe?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Sedlescombe listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. 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.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Sedlescombe?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Common roof problems in Sedlescombe
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Stains around a skylight
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
If you look after a building such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Sedlescombe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.