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Smallfield Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Smallfield, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Putting the leak right
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
About our roof leak investigation in Smallfield
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, across valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Smallfield can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Smallfield (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Smallfield
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Burstow Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Horley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Whether the building in Smallfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Smallfield is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof leak investigations.
Surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Smallfield, we cover Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Smallfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood School and Plough and Furrow pub. The closest station to Smallfield is Horley station, about 2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Smallfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Smallfield: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Smallfield?
Yes, Smallfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Smallfield?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Smallfield. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Often, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Smallfield
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.