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Roof leak investigation in Leigh, Surrey
Roof leak investigations in Leigh from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leigh
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Leigh. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our roof leak investigation in Leigh
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’ve noticed damp walls below an overflowing gutter and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Leigh often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Leigh (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Leigh
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
We are often asked to look at:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in Leigh
Is Leigh within the area you cover?
Yes, Leigh is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Leigh in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Leigh is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Leigh
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the council is the place to ask.
Take a building like Burys Court School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Betchworth station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Whether the building in Leigh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Leigh is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH2 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Leigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Seven Stars Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Leigh is Betchworth station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Leigh includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Leigh, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Leigh
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Around Leigh, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Leigh
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What affects the price in Leigh
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.