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Roof leak investigation in East Clandon, Surrey
Roof leak investigations in East Clandon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
About our roof leak investigation in East Clandon
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains that grow after rain and wet patches high on an inside wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as East Clandon, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- East Clandon (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like East Clandon needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
East Clandon: your questions answered
Will you come out to East Clandon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Clandon?
Yes, East Clandon is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in East Clandon?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in East Clandon
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Hatchlands Park, about 0.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Clandon. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Clandon station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out roof leak investigations in East Clandon for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Surrey, we cover East Clandon.
Every address in GU4 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside East Clandon, we cover West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Landmarks near East Clandon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Peter's Catholic School and Queens Head Public House. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Your report arrives by email. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.