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Hammer Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Hammer.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hammer
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. For an older or listed building in a place like Hammer, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hammer
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof leak investigation in Hammer: what you get
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey lead flashings, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water dripping from rafters or underlay and damp patches next to the stack.
Roofs in small places like Hammer 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Hammer
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Hammer, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Common questions in Hammer
Is Hammer within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hammer?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
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. A typical visit takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Hammer, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Hammer
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as Woolmer Hill School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near St. Stephen's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Hammer. Our Surrey coverage includes Hammer and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Hammer
We work in homes and buildings around The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School. Hammer’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.