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Roof leak investigation in Rowly, Surrey
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Rowly, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Rowly
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about a leak that comes and goes with the weather and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Being in a small place like Rowly makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Rowly (GU6, GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Questions from Rowly
Do you cover Rowly?
Yes, Rowly is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Rowly listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rowly
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Places near Rowly
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How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Rowly needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Rowly roofs and the weather
Chilworth Manor, about 4.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rowly. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Chilworth station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Living close to Cucknell's Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Glebelands School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We visit Rowly as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU6 and GU5. We cover properties on Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rowly: Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
Around Rowly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cucknell's Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Rowly is Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Not far away are Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What affects the price in Rowly
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.