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Roof Leak Investigation in Gomshall
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Gomshall, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Putting the leak right
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gomshall
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Gomshall
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We are often asked to look into damp patches next to the stack and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Gomshall, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Gomshall (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
When to book a survey in Gomshall
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
If you live in an older home near The Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
Gomshall roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Hatchlands Park, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gomshall. 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.
Trees in and around Colekitchen Down shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. If you are in Gomshall, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Gomshall and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU5 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Station Road, High View and Queen Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gomshall
We work in homes and buildings around Black Horse pub and Colekitchen Down, among other places. There’s a railway station in Gomshall itself: Gomshall station. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Let us know what has already been tried
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Why it is worth a survey now in Gomshall
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For older village homes like those around Gomshall, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Gomshall
Do you cover smaller places like Gomshall?
Yes, Gomshall is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Gomshall is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Gomshall, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.