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Roof leak investigation in Ash Vale, Surrey
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Ash Vale. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigation in Ash Vale
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked 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. If you’ve noticed leaks that appear only in driving rain and damp underlay across a wide area, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Ash Vale can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Ash Vale (GU12, GU14)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Ash Vale
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Living close to Ramillies Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit to Ash Vale is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Putting the leak right
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ash Vale
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Also in Ash Vale
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Ash Vale: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ash Vale?
Yes, Ash Vale is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Ash Vale?
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 in advance.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Ash Vale?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Why act early in Ash Vale
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. On a bungalow or cottage around Ash Vale, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
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 will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Ash Vale
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Ash Vale
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 3.6 miles south-east lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Ash Vale has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Ash Vale station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out roof leak investigations in Ash Vale for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU12 and GU14 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive, and we cover them all. Main roads around Ash Vale include the B3165 and B3166, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Ash Vale include Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
What’s near Ash Vale
We work in homes and buildings around Ramillies Park, The Swan pub and National Aerospace Library, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ash Vale station, about 0.5 miles north. A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Take dated photos of the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.