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Roof Leak Investigation in Sweethaws
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Sweethaws. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Sweethaws
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. We survey lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are damp ceilings under a flat roof and water dripping from rafters or underlay.
In a village or hamlet like Sweethaws, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Sweethaws, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful 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 let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
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Common questions in Sweethaws
How do I find out if my home in Sweethaws is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sweethaws?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Sweethaws?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for roof leak investigations in Sweethaws, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. In a small place like Sweethaws, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations in Sweethaws: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Beacon Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Sweethaws and the surrounding area. Sweethaws is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Sweethaws
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crow & Gate inn and the streets around them. Sweethaws’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Sweethaws includes Crowborough Country Park.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes