Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Horne
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Horne, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp underlay across a wide area
How a roof leak investigation works in Horne
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you are worried about staining around the chimney inside and damp ceilings under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Horne, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are 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 records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Horne (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
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 else we do in Horne
FAQs for Horne
Do you cover smaller places like Horne?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Horne in the area you cover?
Yes, Horne is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I book a survey in Horne?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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 look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horne
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof leak investigations in Horne: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Godstone station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. In Horne, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH6 for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Horne
In Horne, that means homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Horne
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, 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’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Horne needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Horne, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.