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Roof Leak Investigation in Stroud Common
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Stroud Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Roof leak investigation in Stroud Common
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe viewpoint. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and drips in the loft during heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Stroud Common frequently stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation does not insulate well. Insulation can soak up water quietly before anything shows below. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Stroud Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we’re asked to look at in Stroud Common
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
FAQs for Stroud Common
How do I find out if my home in Stroud Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Stroud Common?
Yes, Stroud Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Stroud Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Leaks and storm damage in Stroud Common
About 3.1 miles north lies Chilworth Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Stroud Common has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Chilworth station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out roof leak investigations in Stroud Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Stroud Lane and Church Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stroud Common
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stroud Common include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stroud Common
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.