East Sussex · London and the South East
Tile Hurst Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Tile Hurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents and landlords in Tile Hurst book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof leak investigation in Tile Hurst
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’re worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and staining around the chimney inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Tile Hurst frequently 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Tile Hurst, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we’re asked to look at in Tile Hurst
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Check the loft is accessible
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Why act early in Tile Hurst
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Around Tile Hurst, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Tile Hurst
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Tile Hurst
Other services in Tile Hurst
Leaks and storm damage in Tile Hurst
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Historic houses like Michelham Priory, about 1.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Tile Hurst goes. 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.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Tile Hurst means lost rooms as well as repairs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Grovelands Community Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Tile Hurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Tile Hurst is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BN27 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Tile Hurst, we cover Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
What’s near Tile Hurst
Around Tile Hurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hailsham Community College, The Grenadier pub and Bede's Prep School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Tile Hurst includes Combe Hill.
Questions from Tile Hurst
Is Tile Hurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Tile Hurst is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Tile Hurst is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.