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Stanford Common Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Stanford Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
About our roof leak investigation in Stanford Common
We investigate roof leaks in Stanford Common and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on flat roof details, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Stanford Common, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Stanford Common (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Stanford Common
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stanford Common
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Stanford Common roofs and the weather
Wanborough Manor, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanford Common. Older homes in the wider area often 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Brookwood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Stanford Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: GU24. You’ll find streets like Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Stanford Common
In Stanford Common, that means homes and buildings near White Hart pub and Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond. The closest station to Stanford Common is Brookwood station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stanford Common include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Check the loft is accessible
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Stanford Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stanford Common?
Yes, Stanford Common is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Stanford Common?
Yes, Stanford Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Stanford Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Stanford Common
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, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?