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Pyle Hill Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Pyle Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Putting the leak right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Roof leak investigation in Pyle Hill: what you get
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and condensation that looks like a leak, on slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Pyle Hill frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Pyle Hill (GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pyle Hill roofs and the weather
The wider area around Pyle Hill has a long history of building, with Guildford Castle about 3.7 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Hoe Valley School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to Mayford Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Peacocks, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Pyle Hill is about 2 miles south of Woking, in Surrey. Pyle Hill is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Pyle Hill is one of the places in Surrey where we work for roof leak investigations.
Surveys in GU22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Maybourne Rise, Guildford Road and Pyle Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Pyle Hill: Mayford (1 mile north-east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east) and Bellfields (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (10 miles north).
Near you in Pyle Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Drumming Snipe pub, Westfield Primary School and Mayford Meadows, among other places. Pyle Hill has its own railway station: Worplesdon station. Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (2.2 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Pyle Hill includes Pewley Hill and Brookwood Lye.
Also near Pyle Hill
Other services in Pyle Hill
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak frequently show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
FAQs for Pyle Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Pyle Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Pyle Hill is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Pyle Hill needs a little journey planning: 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Pyle Hill
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For older village homes like those around Pyle Hill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Take dated photos of the leak
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.