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Roof Leak Investigation in Egham Hythe
Roof leak investigations in Egham Hythe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Staining around the chimney inside
About our roof leak investigation in Egham Hythe
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks that appear only in driving rain and staining around the chimney inside, across flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Egham Hythe can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Egham Hythe (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
What we’re asked to look at in Egham Hythe
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining around the chimney inside
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
The streets around a church such as St Paul's Church 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Egham Hythe
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 3.5 miles south lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Egham Hythe has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Thorpe Lea Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces like Penton Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Egham Hythe can all book roof leak investigations. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of TW18, TW20 and TW19 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road. You’ll find Egham Hythe on the A320, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Egham Hythe: Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Egham Hythe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, The Jolly Farmer Public House and The American School In England. The nearest railway station is Egham station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Egham Hythe, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Egham Hythe
Do you carry out roof surveys in Egham Hythe?
Yes, Egham Hythe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Egham Hythe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Egham Hythe?
Yes, Egham Hythe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Frequently, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.