Surrey · London and the South East
Cramhurst Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Cramhurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof leak investigation in Cramhurst: what you get
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests 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. Typical surveys look at water dripping from rafters or underlay and damp on a chimney breast, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Cramhurst, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Cramhurst (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Towns and villages near Cramhurst
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Useful tips for Cramhurst property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
Cramhurst roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 4.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Cramhurst goes. 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. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Milford (Surrey) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces like Rodborough Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Cramhurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Cramhurst. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of GU8 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Cramhurst
In Cramhurst, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House, Rodborough Common and The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School. The nearest railway station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Cramhurst includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Cramhurst
How do I find out if my home in Cramhurst is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cramhurst?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Cramhurst is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Cramhurst, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around 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 each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.