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Fetcham Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Fetcham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
How a roof leak investigation works in Fetcham
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and water marks that spread in wet weather, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Fetcham may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Fetcham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Fetcham
What else we do in Fetcham
Roof leak investigations in Fetcham: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Polesden Lacey about 2.4 miles south, Fetcham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Leatherhead station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Oakfield Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around River Mole LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether the building in Fetcham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Fetcham is one of the places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the KT22 and KT23 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets like The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road, and we cover them all. Fetcham sits on or near the B2122, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Fetcham: Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fetcham
Typical jobs here are in homes near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Leatherhead station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Around Fetcham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Fetcham
How do I find out if my home in Fetcham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fetcham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Fetcham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What affects the price in Fetcham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Fetcham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.