Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Margery
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Margery, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigation in Margery: what you get
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about damp patches next to the stack and damp ceilings under a flat roof.
Being in a small place like Margery makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Margery (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Margery
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. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kingswood Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Margery is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Around Margery
Typical jobs here are in homes near Reigate Manor Hotel, Reigate College and Castle Grounds, among other places. The closest station to Margery is Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Margery includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Questions from Margery
Is my home in Margery listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Margery in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Margery is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Margery?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. In a place like Margery, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Margery
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Margery
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains around a skylight
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
If you live in an older home near Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
Nearby places to Margery
What else we do in Margery
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Margery can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
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’ll know the price before anything is booked.