Surrey · London and the South East
Frimley Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Frimley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
About our roof leak investigation in Frimley
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. 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. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a town like Frimley, leaks come from older and newer roofs alike. On older roofs it’s often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. Knowing the cause tells you what to do next. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Frimley (GU16, GU15)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Frimley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frimley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Frimley in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Frimley is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit in Frimley runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- 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, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the price in Frimley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. Around Frimley, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Frimley
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s 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 Lakeside Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near St. Peter's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Frimley station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Frimley is about 1 mile south of Camberley, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Frimley, we can survey the roof. Across Surrey, we cover Frimley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Roof leak investigations in GU16 and GU15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Road, Frimley High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. Frimley is on the A325 and B311, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Frimley, we cover Frimley Green (1 mile south), Deepcut (1 mile east), Camberley (1 mile north), Watchmoor (2 miles north-west) and York Town (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Frimley
In Frimley, that means homes and buildings near Tomlinscote School, The White Hart Public House and Frimley Lodge Park, among other places. Frimley’s nearest station is Frimley station, about 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Danger Hill and Wildmoor Heath.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.