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Roof Leak Investigation in Egham Wick
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Egham Wick from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Roof leak investigation in Egham Wick: what you get
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We are often asked to look into drips in the loft during heavy rain and water that shows only in certain storms, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Egham Wick, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Egham Wick (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Egham Wick
Do you carry out roof surveys in Egham Wick?
Yes, Egham Wick is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Egham Wick listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Egham Wick?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
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What a roof leak investigation looks like in Egham Wick
With Frogmore House about 3.6 miles north, Egham Wick sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Simon and Saint Jude: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Egham Wick is about 2 miles west of Egham, in Surrey. Surveys in Egham Wick work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Egham Wick is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in TW20 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Wick Lane and Wick Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Egham Wick, we cover Englefield Green (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Wentworth (2 miles south), Stroude (2 miles south-east) and Virginia Water (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Egham Wick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Riverside Walk and The Barley Mow Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Virginia Water station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
When to book a survey in Egham Wick
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Living close to Riverside Walk is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Egham Wick often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Older and listed buildings around Egham Wick may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Egham Wick, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.