Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Alfold
Roof leak investigations around Alfold, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
About our roof leak investigation in Alfold
We investigate roof leaks in Alfold and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at condensation that looks like a leak and damp ceilings under a flat roof, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Alfold, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view 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: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Alfold (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Alfold
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Alfold property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Other services in Alfold
Wind, rain and roofs in Alfold
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Trees in and around Fir Tree Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Alfold is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Alfold and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across GU6 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Alfold include Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Alfold
In Alfold, that means homes and buildings near The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse. The countryside around Alfold includes Shillinglee Lake.
Common questions in Alfold
Is Alfold in the area you cover?
Yes, Alfold is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Alfold?
Yes, Alfold is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Alfold 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.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.