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Roof leak investigation in Charlton, Surrey
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Charlton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Roof leak investigation in Charlton: what you get
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Charlton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Charlton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Charlton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
What affects the price in Charlton
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Also near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Roof leak investigations in Charlton: local notes
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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’s detailed. Historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Charlton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Upper Halliford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We visit Charlton as part of our work across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of the TW17 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We cover properties on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road. If you are just outside Charlton, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
What’s near Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Sunbury Manor School, The Bishop Wand Church of England School and Sunbury Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Charlton is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Charlton
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you look after a building like Littleton CofE Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
Useful tips for Charlton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Charlton
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Charlton. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Charlton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charlton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Typically, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.