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Roof Leak Investigation in Bunce Common
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Bunce Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Bunce Common
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof leak investigation in Bunce Common: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains around a skylight and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
Being in a small place like Bunce Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Bunce Common
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Trees in and around Inholms Clay Pit shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Bunce Common is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Bunce Common is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RH2 and RH3 for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bunce Common: Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
What’s near Bunce Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit, among other places. Bunce Common’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Bunce Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Useful tips for Bunce Common property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Bunce Common: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bunce Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Bunce Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Bunce Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.