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Roof Leak Investigation in Ramsnest Common
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ramsnest Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Take dated photos of the leak
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
How a roof leak investigation works in Ramsnest Common
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. Typical surveys look at water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, on valleys and parapet gutters, the roof space and flat roof details.
Being in a small place like Ramsnest Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Ramsnest Common (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ramsnest Common roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For any home in Ramsnest Common, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Ramsnest Common, we can survey the roof. Across Surrey, we cover Ramsnest Common and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU8 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Ramsnest Common
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, about 3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Ramsnest Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Ramsnest Common, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Ramsnest Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ramsnest Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ramsnest Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Ramsnest Common?
Yes. Ramsnest Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
What affects the price in Ramsnest Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Common roof problems in Ramsnest Common
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
For landlords with property near Witley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.