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Roof Leak Investigation in Addlestone
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Addlestone, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
How a roof leak investigation works in Addlestone
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a photo-illustrated written report showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water that shows only in certain storms and condensation that looks like a leak.
Houses in smaller places like Addlestone can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Addlestone (KT15)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Addlestone
Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Addlestone goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Addlestone station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Darley Dene Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Addlestone is about 5 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Surveys in Addlestone work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Addlestone is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of KT15 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Market Street, High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Addlestone on the A317 and A318, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover New Haw (1 mile south), Brooklands (2 miles south-east), Weybridge (2 miles east), St George's Hill (2 miles east) and Byfleet (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Around Addlestone
Around Addlestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jubilee High School, Woburn Park and St George's College Weybridge and the streets around them. Addlestone has its own railway station: Addlestone station. Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Addlestone: your questions answered
Do you cover Addlestone?
Yes, Addlestone is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Addlestone listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Addlestone
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
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 with less disruption.
Towns and villages near Addlestone
Also in Addlestone
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Around Addlestone, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Addlestone
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a survey in Addlestone, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Addlestone
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.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Living close to Woburn Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start 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.