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Fickleshole Roof Leak Investigation
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Fickleshole.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How a roof leak investigation works in Fickleshole
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are staining around the chimney inside and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Fickleshole, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Fickleshole, 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.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Common questions in Fickleshole
Is Fickleshole in the area you cover?
Yes, Fickleshole is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Fickleshole listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Fickleshole roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Down House about 2.6 miles east, Fickleshole sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Woldingham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fairchildes Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. If you’re in Fickleshole, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Fickleshole and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
All of CR6 is covered for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Fickleshole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub, among other places. Fickleshole’s nearest station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fickleshole
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
Common roof problems in Fickleshole
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey will not cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone