Surrey · London and the South East
Holt Pound Roof Leak Investigation
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Holt Pound.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Stains around a skylight
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Leaks and storm damage in Holt Pound
With Farnham Castle about 2.7 miles north-east, Holt Pound sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Living close to Underdown nature reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you live in an older home near Saint James, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Holt Pound and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU10. You will find streets such as Fullers Road and The Wickets. We also cover Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Holt Pound
We work in homes and buildings around Weydon School, Weydon School and Underdown nature reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Holt Pound is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles west. A little further out are Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
About our roof leak investigation in Holt Pound
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Somewhere as small as Holt Pound, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Holt Pound (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Holt Pound
What else we do in Holt Pound
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Holt Pound questions
Is Holt Pound in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Holt Pound is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holt Pound?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and agents in Holt Pound book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Holt Pound needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around 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.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.