East Sussex · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ticehurst, East Sussex
Roof leak investigations in Ticehurst and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigation in Ticehurst: what you get
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We’re often asked to look into wet patches high on an inside wall and wet patches on loft insulation, on slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Ticehurst, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ticehurst: your questions answered
Is Ticehurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Ticehurst is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ticehurst?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Ticehurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
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.
Towns and villages near Ticehurst
Other services in Ticehurst
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ticehurst
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Ticehurst
With Scotney Castle about 3.2 miles north, Ticehurst sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building like Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Ticehurst and the rest of East Sussex. Ticehurst is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Roof leak investigations in TN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Ticehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.