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Roof leak investigation in Swaile's Green, East Sussex
Roof leak investigations around Swaile's Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
When to book a survey in Swaile's Green
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. 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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
Roof leak investigation in Swaile's Green: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks at a dormer or roof window and damp underlay across a wide area.
Roofs in small places like Swaile's Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. 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
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Swaile's Green
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Durhamford Manor about 1.2 miles south, Swaile's Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Staplecross Methodist Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as St Marks Staplecross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Swaile's Green, we can come and survey your property. Swaile's Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN32 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Swaile's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub and Vinehall School. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Swaile's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near 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 each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Common questions in Swaile's Green
Do you cover smaller places like Swaile's Green?
Yes, Swaile's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swaile's Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Often, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Note the weather when the leak shows
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Swaile's Green
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details