Surrey · London and the South East
Hurtmore 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 Hurtmore.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Hurtmore
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you are worried about damp patches next to the stack and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Hurtmore, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hurtmore (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hurtmore
How do I find out if my home in Hurtmore is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Hurtmore?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hurtmore?
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Take a building like Charterhouse School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Leaks and storm damage in Hurtmore
About 1.5 miles north-east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Hurtmore has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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.
Trees in and around Middlebriars Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Hurtmore are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hurtmore is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway. We also cover Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Hurtmore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Middlebriars Wood, Broadwater School and Loseley Fields Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Godalming station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Hurtmore can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why act early in Hurtmore
Wet insulation doesn’t insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. For older village homes like those around Hurtmore, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hurtmore
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.