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Mytchett Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Mytchett. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Mytchett
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks at a dormer or roof window and water through the ceiling under a flat roof.
In a smaller place like Mytchett, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Mytchett (GU16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mytchett and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Why act early in Mytchett
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Around Mytchett, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Mytchett
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Mytchett, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a roof leak investigation looks like in Mytchett
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.9 miles south-east lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Mytchett has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park like Frimley Lodge Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Anyone responsible for a site like Mytchett Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Mytchett is about 2 miles south of Frimley, in Surrey. Surveys in Mytchett work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of GU16 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Wynfields, Coleford Close and Burgess Close, and we cover them all. Mytchett sits on or near the B3411, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Mytchett include North Camp (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (2 miles south), Farnborough (2 miles west), Cove (3 miles west) and Southwood (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Camberley (3 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Mytchett
In Mytchett, that means homes and buildings near Henry Tyndale School, Prince of Wales pub and Sixth Form College and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Frimley Lodge Park (0.6 miles north) and National Aerospace Library (1.4 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Farnborough North station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Danger Hill and Aunt's Pool.
When to book a survey in Mytchett
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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Questions from Mytchett
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mytchett?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Mytchett?
Yes. Mytchett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Mytchett?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.