Surrey · London and the South East
Shamley Green Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Shamley Green, with photos and a written report.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Shamley Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. 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 we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. Common reasons to book are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and wet patches on loft insulation, across rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Shamley Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Shamley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shamley Green
Is Shamley Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Shamley Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Shamley Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Could my leak actually be 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. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and let us know about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shamley Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Shamley Green
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Shamley Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- 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.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shamley Green
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 2.5 miles north lies Chilworth Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Shamley Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Chilworth station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Shamley Green and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Shamley Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU5. Local streets include Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close. If you are just outside Shamley Green, we cover Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Near you in Shamley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion Inn and Cucknell's Wood. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Shamley Green includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Shamley Green
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Living close to Cucknell's Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shamley Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.