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Busbridge Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Busbridge and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
About our roof leak investigation in Busbridge
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it is safe. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
In a village or hamlet like Busbridge, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Busbridge (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Busbridge questions
Is Busbridge within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Busbridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Busbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Busbridge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Leaks and storm damage in Busbridge
The wider area around Busbridge has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 2.7 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Baptist Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Godalming station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around Phillips Memorial Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Busbridge is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Busbridge is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
We work across GU7 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Busbridge
We work in homes and buildings around St Hilary's School, Phillips Memorial Park and Godalming College and the streets around them. The closest station to Busbridge is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Busbridge includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Towns and villages near Busbridge
Also in Busbridge
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.