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Chobham Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Chobham? You can book a roof leak investigation in Chobham and across Surrey.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
How a roof leak investigation works in Chobham
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed drips in the loft during heavy rain and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Chobham can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
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.
- Where
- Chobham (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chobham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof leak investigations around Chobham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Chobham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Longcross station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chobham can all book roof leak investigations. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of GU24 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Chobham sits on or near the A319, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Chobham: Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Near you in Chobham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Woking High School. For rail, the closest station is Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Chobham include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a survey in Chobham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Chobham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chobham?
Yes, Chobham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Chobham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Chobham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Also near Chobham
What else we do in Chobham
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes