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Roof Leak Investigation in Ewhurst Green
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ewhurst Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigation in Ewhurst Green: what you get
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. 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. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. If you’re worried about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Ewhurst Green, 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 are 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Ewhurst Green (GU6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Ewhurst Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. In a small place like Ewhurst Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Ewhurst Green roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Ockley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces like Sayer's Croft LNR can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Ewhurst Green is about 7 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Ewhurst Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU6 is covered for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Plough Lane and The Green. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Ewhurst (1 mile north-west), Mayes Green (1 mile east), Walliswood (2 miles south-east), Cranleigh (2 miles west) and Ellen's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Ewhurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hurtwood House, Sayer's Croft LNR and Bulls Head pub. The closest station to Ewhurst Green is Ockley station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ewhurst Green include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
FAQs for Ewhurst Green
Is my home in Ewhurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Ewhurst Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Ewhurst Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Frequently, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.