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Roof leak investigation in Udimore, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Udimore.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Udimore, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around 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.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
About our roof leak investigation in Udimore
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. Typical surveys look at brown rings on upstairs ceilings and condensation that looks like a leak, on flat roof details, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers.
Many homes in small places like Udimore face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Udimore (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Udimore
Landlords, agents and block managers in Udimore
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
Your report arrives by email. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Putting the leak right
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Udimore
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
Udimore: your questions answered
Will you come out to Udimore?
Yes, Udimore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Udimore hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Udimore
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Udimore, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Lamb House about 3.4 miles east, Udimore sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Winchelsea station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Udimore, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Across East Sussex, we cover Udimore and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: TN31. That includes homes and businesses on Udimore Road and Float Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Udimore
Udimore’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 2.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.