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Roof leak investigation in Hammer Bottom, Surrey
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Hammer Bottom, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
About our roof leak investigation in Hammer Bottom
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water dripping from rafters or underlay and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
Being in a small place like Hammer Bottom makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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.
- Location
- Hammer Bottom (GU27, GU30)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
FAQs for Hammer Bottom
Do you cover Hammer Bottom?
Yes, Hammer Bottom is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Hammer Bottom?
Yes, Hammer Bottom is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Hammer Bottom, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Carrying out the fix
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Hammer Bottom
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a building such as Woolmer Hill School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Hammer Bottom is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Hammer Bottom is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU27 and GU30 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane. We also cover Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Hammer Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School. The closest station to Hammer Bottom is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.