Surrey · London and the South East
Blindley Heath Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Blindley Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigation in Blindley Heath
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp patches next to the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Blindley Heath, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Blindley Heath (RH7, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Blindley Heath, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Why act early in Blindley Heath
Patching the spot above the stain often doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first. In a place like Blindley Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Blindley Heath
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What else we do in Blindley Heath
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
Blindley Heath questions
Is my home in Blindley Heath listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Blindley Heath?
Yes, Blindley Heath is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Leaks and storm damage in Blindley Heath
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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
If you let a flat or house near Godstone station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Trees in and around Lingfield Wildlife Area shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Bookings from Blindley Heath are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Surrey coverage includes Blindley Heath and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We work across RH7 and RH9 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Around Blindley Heath
In Blindley Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub and Lingfield Wildlife Area and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, about 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Blindley Heath includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
When to book a survey in Blindley Heath
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evanglist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.