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Roof leak investigation in Normandy, Surrey
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Normandy and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
Why it is worth a survey now in Normandy
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Older and listed buildings around Normandy may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Prices that include VAT
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Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Normandy
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp on a chimney breast, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Normandy, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Normandy (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Towns and villages near Normandy
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Normandy
How do I find out if my home in Normandy is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Normandy within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do you tell a leak from 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.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Normandy, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near 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.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Normandy
About 1.6 miles south lies Wanborough Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Normandy has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Wanborough station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Wyke Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We cover Normandy and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
All of GU3 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Normandy include Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Normandy
We work in homes and buildings around Duke of Normandy pub. The closest station to Normandy is Wanborough station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Normandy include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.