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Roof leak investigation in Compton, Surrey
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Compton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Compton
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks at a dormer or roof window and leaks below a flat extension roof.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Common questions in Compton
How do I find out if my home in Compton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Compton?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Compton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Can every leak be traced?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Compton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Compton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in, especially in driving rain.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Compton
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Nearby places to Compton
Also in Compton
Leaks and storm damage in Compton
Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Compton goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Farncombe station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Loseley Fields Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Compton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Compton is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof leak investigations.
We cover every part of the GU3 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate. Other places close to Compton include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. Compton’s nearest station is Farncombe station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Compton include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are 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 want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.