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Roof Leak Investigation in Tilford Common
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Tilford Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Roof leak investigation in Tilford Common
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. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp on a chimney breast and brown rings on upstairs ceilings.
Many homes in small places like Tilford Common face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair normally 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. For older village homes like those around Tilford Common, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Tilford Common
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Tilford Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Common questions in Tilford Common
Do you cover smaller places like Tilford Common?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Tilford Common?
Yes, Tilford Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Leave roof access to professionals
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
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Roof leak investigations around Tilford Common
Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilford Common goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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 yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Farnham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Tilford Common, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Tilford Common: Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tilford Common
Around Tilford Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub and the streets around them. Tilford Common’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford Common includes Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Tilford Common
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Living close to Thundry Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?