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Roof leak investigation in Castle Green, Surrey
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Castle Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How a roof leak investigation works in Castle Green
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’re worried about wet patches on loft insulation and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Castle Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Castle Green (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Castle Green?
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What else we do in Castle Green
Surveys for landlords and agents in Castle Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Castle Green frequently 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 your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations in Castle Green: local notes
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.2 miles north-east lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Castle Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near The Peacocks, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you look after a building like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Castle Green is about 2 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Castle Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Scotts Grove Road, Guildford Road and Scott's Grove Close. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Penny Pot (1 mile north-west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east), West End (1 mile west) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Castle Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sun Public House, Gordon's School and Milford Green and Coxhill Green. The closest station to Castle Green is Brookwood station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Chobham Museum (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Castle Green includes Brookwood Lye.
Castle Green questions
Will you come out to Castle Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Castle Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Castle Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
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 will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.