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Roof leak investigation in Frensham, Surrey
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Frensham and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigation in Frensham: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from each safe vantage point. If you are worried about damp ceilings under a flat roof and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Frensham frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Frensham (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Wind, rain and roofs in Frensham
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Farnham Castle about 3.6 miles north, Frensham 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live near a park such as The Flashes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Frensham is about 3 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. In Frensham, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Frensham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU10 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street and Peakfield and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Frensham: Millbridge (1 mile north), Shortfield Common (1 mile north), Crosswater (1 mile south-east), Tilford Reeds (2 miles north-east) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Frensham
Around Frensham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Flashes and Edgeborough School. The closest station to Frensham is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (3.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Frensham includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Frensham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Questions from Frensham
Is my home in Frensham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Frensham within the area you cover?
Yes, Frensham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.