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Nalderswood Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Nalderswood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen 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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof leak investigation in Nalderswood: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Nalderswood and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are wet patches high on an inside wall and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
For a small place like Nalderswood, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Nalderswood
How do I find out if my home in Nalderswood 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.
Do you cover Nalderswood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Nalderswood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Report times depend on the package.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Roof by 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.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Nalderswood
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Carrying out the fix
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nalderswood
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Nalderswood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at 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 ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Nalderswood
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Salfords station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around Edolph's Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Roofs in Nalderswood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Nalderswood is one of the places in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Nalderswood, we cover Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Nalderswood
Around Nalderswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Edolph's Copse and the streets around them. The closest station to Nalderswood is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Nalderswood includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.