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Winton Roof Leak Investigation
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Winton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
About our roof leak investigation in Winton
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Typical surveys look at a leak that comes and goes with the weather and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, across flat roof details, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Winton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Winton (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Winton
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How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Winton
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Alfriston School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Winton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Roof leak investigations in Winton: local notes
Winton is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Winton. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Andrew, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Winton is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Winton, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Alfriston (1 mile south), Lullington (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile east), Dukes Green (1 mile south) and Alciston (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Winton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ye Olde Smugglers Inn and the streets around them. Winton’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile south) and Arlington Castle (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Winton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Winton
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Winton: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Winton, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Winton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Winton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.