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Sandhills Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Sandhills, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Sandhills
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings alike.
Being in a small place like Sandhills 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, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Sandhills (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Sandhills
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Useful tips for Sandhills property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Also near Sandhills
Also in Sandhills
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Sandhills, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandhills
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sandhills. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That is often what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sandhills can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Sandhills
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Sandhills roofs and the weather
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as King Edward's School Witley, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Witley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Sandhills is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU8 is covered for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Sandhills
We work in homes and buildings around Rodborough, Dog And Pheasant Public House and Witley CofE Controlled Infant School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandhills include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
Common questions in Sandhills
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandhills?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Sandhills?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Often, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.