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Roof Leak Investigation in Wickstreet
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Wickstreet, with photographs and a written report.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Stains around a skylight
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
Roof leak investigation in Wickstreet
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you are worried about damp ceilings under a flat roof and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Wickstreet, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wickstreet
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What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Wickstreet, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Useful tips for Wickstreet property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Note the weather when the leak shows
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.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Wickstreet: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wickstreet?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Wickstreet?
Yes. Wickstreet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
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.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Wickstreet?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Wickstreet roofs and the weather
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 1.2 miles east lies Michelham Priory, a reminder of how long the area around Wickstreet has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like Bede's Prep School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Berwick (Sussex) station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Pancras, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wickstreet gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Wickstreet is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Wickstreet
In Wickstreet, that means homes and buildings near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Wickstreet include Firle Beacon.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wickstreet
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Around Wickstreet, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Wickstreet
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.