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Roof Leak Investigation in Wannock
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Wannock. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigation in Wannock
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and water marks that spread in wet weather, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Wannock, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Wannock (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Other services in Wannock
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from each safe vantage point, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Wannock
Is my home in Wannock listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Wannock?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Wannock?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Wannock
Wannock lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Alfriston Clergy House about 3.4 miles west, Wannock sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to St Wilfrid: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Wannock and the surrounding area. Across East Sussex, we cover Wannock. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Wannock, we cover Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Near you in Wannock
Around Wannock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Primary School. The closest station to Wannock is Polegate station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Wannock includes Combe Hill.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Wannock can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps 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 get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Wannock?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If you look after a building such as Willingdon Community School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance