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Mickleham Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Mickleham and across Surrey.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Mickleham: what you get
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, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water marks that spread in wet weather and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
In a village or hamlet like Mickleham, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Mickleham (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
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.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Mickleham
Wet insulation does not insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Around Mickleham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Mickleham questions
Is Mickleham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Mickleham is listed?
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.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Mickleham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Mickleham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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How we price roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from each safe vantage point, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Mickleham roofs and the weather
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Polesden Lacey, about 2.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mickleham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Norbury Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Mickleham, we can come and survey your property. Mickleham is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RH5. You’ll find streets such as Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Mickleham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Norbury Park, The Ashcombe School and Box Hill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Mickleham is Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mickleham include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.