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Roof leak investigation in Tandridge, Surrey
Independent roof leak investigations in Tandridge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigation in Tandridge
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are brown rings on upstairs ceilings and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Being in a small place like Tandridge makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Tandridge (RH8, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tandridge and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Tandridge?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you live near a park such as Bay Pond, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tandridge roofs and the weather
With Titsey Place about 3.4 miles north-east, Tandridge sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as St Peter's CofE Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. Bookings from Tandridge are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Tandridge is one of the places in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH8 and RH9 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Tandridge, we cover Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tandridge
In Tandridge, that means homes and buildings near Bay Pond and Oxted School, among other places. Tandridge’s nearest station is Godstone station, about 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
Towns and villages near Tandridge
What else we do in Tandridge
Tandridge questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tandridge?
Yes, Tandridge is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tandridge as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Tandridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Tandridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Tandridge?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Tandridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Why act early in Tandridge
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tandridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Tandridge
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Note the weather when the leak shows
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.