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Roof Leak Investigation in Chertsey
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Chertsey. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp on a chimney breast
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Chertsey, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof leak investigation in Chertsey
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey the roof space, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are drips in the loft during heavy rain and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Older cottages and houses around Chertsey may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Chertsey (KT16, KT15)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Chertsey
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chertsey
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Botleys Mansion, about 1.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chertsey. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Chertsey station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live near a park such as Woburn Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Chertsey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Chertsey and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in KT16 and KT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, Charles Street and King Street, and we cover them all. With the A317 and A320 close by, Chertsey is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Chertsey, we cover Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Chertsey
In Chertsey, that means homes and buildings near Chertsey High School, Sir William Perkins's School and Woburn Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Chertsey itself: Chertsey station. Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there is St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
FAQs for Chertsey
Is Chertsey in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chertsey?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chertsey
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chertsey. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in Chertsey
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains around a skylight
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Chertsey means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price