Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Pixham
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Pixham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
About our roof leak investigation in Pixham
Our roof leak investigations cover Pixham and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and damp ceilings under a flat roof, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
For a small place like Pixham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Pixham (RH4, RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents and landlords in Pixham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Pixham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Pixham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Pixham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pixham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Pixham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- A structural engineer’s report
- Carrying out the fix
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Useful tips for Pixham property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
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.
Roof leak investigations in Pixham: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 2.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Pixham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Pixham Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Dorking station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like The Ashcombe School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Pixham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Pixham. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH4 and RH5 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Pixham: Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pixham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pippbrook House, St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School and Deepdene Terrace and the streets around them. Pixham has its own railway station: Dorking station. A little further out are Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.