Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Chaldon
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Chaldon. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigations in Chaldon: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you live near a park such as Kitchen Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like St Peter and St Paul CofE Infant School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. Surveys in Chaldon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Surrey, we cover Chaldon. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of CR3 is covered for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close, and we cover them all. Main roads around Chaldon include the B2031, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chaldon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to de Stafford School, Kitchen Copse and The King And Queen Public House. The closest station to Chaldon is Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chaldon includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chaldon
We investigate roof leaks in Chaldon and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We’re frequently asked to look into water dripping from rafters or underlay and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, on slate and tile slopes, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Chaldon often stand in the open, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Chaldon (CR3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Chaldon, 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.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Chaldon
Do you cover Chaldon?
Yes, Chaldon is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Chaldon?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What affects the price in Chaldon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.