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Roof leak investigation in Earlswood, Surrey
Roof leak investigations across Earlswood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof leak investigation in Earlswood: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Earlswood and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If it’s 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 chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Older cottages and houses around Earlswood may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Earlswood (RH1, RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Earlswood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Roof leak investigations around Earlswood
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John's Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. We cover Earlswood and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Earlswood. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH1 and RH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Earlswood include the A23, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Earlswood
We work in homes and buildings around The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Dunottar School. Earlswood has its own railway station: Earlswood (Surrey) station. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earlswood include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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.
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Earlswood: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Earlswood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Earlswood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How should I get ready for a visit in Earlswood?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Earlswood. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Does the investigation include the repair?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Earlswood
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
If you live near a park like Earlswood Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA