Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Old Woking
We carry out roof leak investigations in Old Woking and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
What we are asked to look at in Old Woking
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
If you run a business near The Peacocks, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof leak investigation in Old Woking
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you’re worried about damp walls below an overflowing gutter and stains around a skylight, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks alike.
Many homes in small places like Old Woking face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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.
- Location
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Old Woking
What else we do in Old Woking
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing frequently shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Questions from Old Woking
Do you cover Old Woking?
Yes, Old Woking is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Old Woking as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Old Woking?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Leaks and storm damage in Old Woking
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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. Byfleet Manor, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Woking. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Landlords with a home close to Woking station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kingfield Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Old Woking and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Old Woking is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU22 and GU23. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street. If you are just outside Old Woking, we cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
What’s near Old Woking
In Old Woking, that means homes and buildings near St John the Baptist School, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and The New Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Old Woking includes Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Old Woking, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.