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Roof Leak Investigation in Lower Bourne
Roof leak investigations in Lower Bourne from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Bourne
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
About our roof leak investigation in Lower Bourne
We investigate roof leaks in Lower Bourne and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are wet patches high on an inside wall and damp underlay across a wide area.
Houses in smaller places like Lower Bourne can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Lower Bourne (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Lower Bourne
With Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles north, Lower Bourne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live near a park like Underdown nature reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Martin by the Green, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Farnham College, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lower Bourne is about 1 mile south of Farnham, in Surrey. In Lower Bourne, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Lower Bourne. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across GU10 and GU9 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Local streets include Fox Road, Ford Lane and Kiln Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A287, Lower Bourne is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-east), Shortfield Common (1 mile south), Millbridge (2 miles south), Tilford (2 miles east) and Frensham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lower Bourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Underdown nature reserve, Highfield South Farnham School and The Fox Public House. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 1.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Lower Bourne includes Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Nearby places to Lower Bourne
Other services in Lower Bourne
Why get it checked now?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. Blocked gutters on homes around Lower Bourne overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to Lower Bourne is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Lower Bourne
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Bourne?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Bourne as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Bourne?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters