Surrey · London and the South East
Great Bookham Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Great Bookham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Bookham
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
Roof leak investigation in Great Bookham: what you get
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We’re often asked to look into condensation that looks like a leak and ceiling stains that grow after rain, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and lead flashings.
Around Great Bookham, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Great Bookham (KT23, KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Great Bookham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Great Bookham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Great Bookham
How do I find out if my home in Great Bookham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Bookham?
Yes, Great Bookham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Great Bookham doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 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 every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof leak investigations in Great Bookham: local notes
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. The wider area around Great Bookham has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 1.6 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicolas: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Bookham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you live near a park such as River Mole LNR, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Great Bookham is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: KT23 and KT22. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Great Bookham, we cover Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Great Bookham
In Great Bookham, that means homes and buildings near Howard of Effingham School, Manor House School and The Old Crown pub and the streets around them. Great Bookham’s nearest station is Bookham station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.