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Roof leak investigation in Strood Green, Surrey
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Strood Green and across Surrey.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Common roof problems in Strood Green
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, frequently well away from where it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
If you look after a building like North Downs Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
How a roof leak investigation works in Strood Green
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are stains around a skylight and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
In a village or hamlet like Strood Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Strood Green (RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Strood Green roofs and the weather
The wider area around Strood Green has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.6 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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 Betchworth station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Strood Green and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Crawley.
We work across the RH3 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Strood Green include Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
What’s near Strood Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inn on The Green, Deepdene Terrace and The Ashcombe School and the streets around them. Strood Green’s nearest station is Betchworth station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Strood Green includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Why act early in Strood Green
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For older village homes like those around Strood Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Questions from Strood Green
Is Strood Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Strood Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Strood Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Strood Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters