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Roof Leak Investigation in Shipley Bridge
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Shipley Bridge.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
About our roof leak investigation in Shipley Bridge
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Common reasons to book are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and staining around the chimney inside, across flat roof details, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters.
Many homes in small places like Shipley Bridge face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Shipley Bridge (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Shipley Bridge
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
What affects the price in Shipley Bridge
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Towns and villages near Shipley Bridge
What else we do in Shipley Bridge
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Shipley Bridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Shipley Bridge roofs and the weather
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Living close to Worth Park Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Shipley Bridge, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We visit Shipley Bridge as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Shipley Bridge is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Shipley Bridge
In Shipley Bridge, that means homes and buildings near Oakwood School, Worth Park Gardens and The Gatwick School and the streets around them. Shipley Bridge’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing frequently shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Shipley Bridge: your questions answered
Is Shipley Bridge in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shipley Bridge as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Shipley Bridge?
Yes, Shipley Bridge is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings