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Skippers Hill Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Skippers Hill? We carry out roof leak investigations in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Skippers Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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About our roof leak investigation in Skippers Hill
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about water coming in around a roof light or dormer and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Roofs in small places like Skippers Hill often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it 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
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Skippers Hill: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Crowborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Skippers Hill Manor School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Skippers Hill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Skippers Hill
Around Skippers Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Skippers Hill
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Nearby places to Skippers Hill
What else we do in Skippers Hill
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Skippers Hill questions
Do you cover Skippers Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Skippers Hill as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skippers Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.