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Littleton Common Roof Leak Investigation
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Littleton Common from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigation in Littleton Common
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey rooflights and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that appear only in driving rain and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Somewhere as small as Littleton Common, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Littleton Common (TW15, TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Littleton Common
Is Littleton Common within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Littleton Common is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings usually point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Littleton Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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 DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
What happens on the day
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 photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Littleton Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Littleton Common
With Hampton Court Palace about 4.8 miles east, Littleton Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ashford CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Matthew: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Upper Halliford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Littleton Common is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Littleton Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Surrey, we cover Littleton Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in TW15 and TW17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Littleton Road, Cambridge Road and Cornerside, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Ashford Common (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Littleton Common
Around Littleton Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bishop Wand Church of England School, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Littleton Common include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Useful tips for Littleton Common property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.