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Woolbridge Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Woolbridge and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
About our roof leak investigation in Woolbridge
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp on a chimney breast and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Roofs in small places like Woolbridge often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Woolbridge (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Woolbridge
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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.
Take a building like Mayfield Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St. Dunstan, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Woolbridge is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Woolbridge. Woolbridge is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the TN20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Woolbridge, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (1 mile east), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Argos Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Woolbridge
Around Woolbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The closest station to Woolbridge is Crowborough station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Woolbridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the price in Woolbridge
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Woolbridge
Is my home in Woolbridge listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Woolbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Common roof problems in Woolbridge
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For landlords with property near Crowborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlord and commercial surveys in Woolbridge
Landlords, agents and building managers in Woolbridge and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.