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Roof leak investigation in Dawesgreen, Surrey
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Dawesgreen and across Surrey.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dawesgreen, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof leak investigation works in Dawesgreen
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Typical surveys look at a leak that comes and goes with the weather and leaks at a dormer or roof window, across chimney stacks, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Dawesgreen, 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. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Dawesgreen (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Dawesgreen
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burys Court School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Surveys in Dawesgreen work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Surrey, we cover Dawesgreen. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in RH2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Dawesgreen, we cover Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Dawesgreen
In Dawesgreen, that means homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dawesgreen include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- A structural engineer’s report
- Putting the leak right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Dawesgreen book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
How it 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 an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Dawesgreen, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Common questions in Dawesgreen
Do you cover smaller places like Dawesgreen?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Dawesgreen listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Typically, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.