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Roof Leak Investigation in Shere
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Shere, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
When to book a survey in Shere
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Condensation that looks like a leak
If you live in an older home near The Church of St James, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Roof leak investigation in Shere
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Shere frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Shere (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Shere can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shere
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shere
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Hatchlands Park, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shere. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Shere CofE Aided Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Gomshall station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Shere and the rest of Surrey. Shere is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
We survey roofs across GU5 for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in Shere
In Shere, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and The White Horse Public House and the streets around them. Shere’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find Shere Museum (under half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Towns and villages near Shere
What else we do in Shere
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
Shere: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shere?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Shere is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.