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Roof leak investigation in Claygate, Surrey
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Claygate.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Claygate
We investigate roof leaks in Claygate 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 written report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We survey rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp underlay across a wide area.
Around Claygate, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Claygate (KT10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Blocked gutters on homes around Claygate overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations in Claygate: local notes
About 2.3 miles west lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Claygate has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Trees in and around Claygate Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Claygate. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across KT10 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
What’s near Claygate
Around Claygate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milbourne Lodge School, Claygate Common and Chessington Community College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Claygate itself: Claygate station. A little further out are The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Towns and villages near Claygate
Other services in Claygate
Claygate questions
Is Claygate within the area you cover?
Yes, Claygate is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Claygate 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Claygate, 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 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.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer 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.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
When to book a survey in Claygate
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included