Surrey · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Tilford
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Tilford from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
About our roof leak investigation in Tilford
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from each safe vantage point. We are often asked to look into damp walls below an overflowing gutter and ceiling stains that grow after rain, on the roof space, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters.
Roofs in small places like Tilford often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Tilford (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Tilford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Tilford
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. In a small place like Tilford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Tilford
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What we are asked to look at in Tilford
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you look after a building like Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Wind, rain and roofs in Tilford
About 3.2 miles north-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Tilford has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Living close to Thundry Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings from Tilford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Tilford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU10 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Tilford, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Around Tilford
In Tilford, that means homes and buildings near Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School, among other places. Tilford’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilford includes Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
What affects the price in Tilford
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Tilford
Is Tilford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Tilford in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Tilford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Often, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.