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Lower Eashing Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Lower Eashing, with photos and a written report.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lower Eashing
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’re worried about wet patches high on an inside wall and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks alike.
Many homes in small places like Lower Eashing face open ground, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lower Eashing (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check the loft is accessible
- Leave roof access to professionals
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Roof leak investigations in Lower Eashing: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 2.7 miles north-east lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Lower Eashing 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Middlebriars Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Lower Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Lower Eashing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Lower Eashing is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU7. We also cover the places around Lower Eashing: Upper Eashing (1 mile south-east), Norney (1 mile north), Peper Harow (1 mile west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north).
Near you in Lower Eashing
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stag on the River pub, Middlebriars Wood and Godalming College and the streets around them. The closest station to Lower Eashing is Godalming station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Lower Lake and Farncombe Wood.
Towns and villages near Lower Eashing
Also in Lower Eashing
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Lower Eashing
Is Lower Eashing within the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Eashing is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Lower Eashing listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from every safe vantage point, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Eashing
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Older and listed buildings around Lower Eashing may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Lower Eashing can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.