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Roof leak investigation in Shalford, Surrey
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Shalford.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Roof leak investigation in Shalford: what you get
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers, and people most frequently book us about drips in the loft during heavy rain and water marks that spread in wet weather.
Being in a small place like Shalford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Shalford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Shalford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shalford
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Guildford Castle, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Shalford Mill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take a building like Shalford Infant School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Shalford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. If you are in Shalford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the GU4 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Station Road, The Street and Kings Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Shalford
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen Victoria pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill, among other places. There is a railway station in Shalford itself: Shalford station. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shalford
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shalford
Do you cover Shalford?
Yes, Shalford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Shalford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Shalford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, 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 send us an email.