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Roof Leak Investigation in Mayes Green
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Mayes Green.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
How a roof leak investigation works in Mayes Green
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, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details, and people most often book us about water marks that spread in wet weather and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
Somewhere as small as Mayes Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Mayes Green (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Mayes Green 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 pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Mayes Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leaks and storm damage in Mayes Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Trees in and around Wallis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Mayes Green and nearby. Our Surrey coverage includes Mayes Green. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you are just outside Mayes Green, we cover Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Mayes Green
In Mayes Green, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House, among other places. Mayes Green’s nearest station is Ockley station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mayes Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Mayes Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Mayes Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Mayes Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Mayes Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
When to book a survey in Mayes Green
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If you let a flat or house near Ockley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Mayes Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.