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Roof Leak Investigation in Leatherhead
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Leatherhead. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Leatherhead
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about leaks at a dormer or roof window and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Leatherhead as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photos, helps you explain what you’ve found. Policies usually exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Leatherhead
Also in Leatherhead
Roof leak investigations around Leatherhead
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 3.4 miles south-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Leatherhead has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady and St Peter: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Trees in and around River Mole LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Ashley Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Roofs in Leatherhead get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Leatherhead. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: KT22. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Leatherhead sits on or near the A24 and A245, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Leatherhead
Around Leatherhead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House. Leatherhead has its own railway station: Leatherhead station. Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Leatherhead questions
How should I get ready for a visit in Leatherhead?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Leatherhead help us plan the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leatherhead?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Leatherhead, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leatherhead
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.