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Roof Leak Investigation in Dunsfold
Need a roof leak investigation in Dunsfold? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere as small as Dunsfold, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Roof leak investigation in Dunsfold: what you get
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Dunsfold face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Dunsfold (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dunsfold
What else we do in Dunsfold
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Dunsfold
Is Dunsfold within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunsfold?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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 spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What we’re asked to look at in Dunsfold
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Homes near green spaces like Fir Tree Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunsfold
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Leaks and storm damage in Dunsfold
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Witley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Dunsfold get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close. We also cover the places around Dunsfold: Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
What’s near Dunsfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fir Tree Copse and The Sun Inn Public House. The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Make sure the loft is accessible
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the fix
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dunsfold
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details