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Upper Wellingham Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Upper Wellingham? You can book a roof leak investigation in Upper Wellingham and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Upper Wellingham
We investigate roof leaks in Upper Wellingham and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp underlay across a wide area, across slate and tile slopes, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
Roofs in small places like Upper Wellingham often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Common questions in Upper Wellingham
Is my home in Upper Wellingham listed or in a conservation area?
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 roof surveys in Upper Wellingham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Upper Wellingham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Nearby places to Upper Wellingham
Other services in Upper Wellingham
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Wellingham
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Wellingham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Upper Wellingham
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Upper Wellingham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Upper Wellingham
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Take a building like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
Roof leak investigations in Upper Wellingham: local notes
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Upper Wellingham has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 2.2 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Roofs in Upper Wellingham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Upper Wellingham. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN8 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Upper Wellingham, we cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Around Upper Wellingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn, among other places. Upper Wellingham’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Wellingham and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.