Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Forest Green
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Forest Green and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
About our roof leak investigation in Forest Green
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about water dripping from rafters or underlay and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
For a small place like Forest Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Forest Green (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Forest Green
Also in Forest Green
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Forest Green
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Wallis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. If you are in Forest Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Surrey coverage includes Forest Green. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Horsham Road and Ockley Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Forest Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parrot pub and Wallis Wood. The closest station to Forest Green is Ockley station, about 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Common questions in Forest Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Forest Green?
Yes, Forest Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Forest Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Forest Green is listed?
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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In many cases, 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When to book a survey in Forest Green
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
For landlords with property near Ockley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Forest Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Forest Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Forest Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.