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Roof Leak Investigation in Upper Eashing
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Upper Eashing. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Upper Eashing
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches on loft insulation.
Many homes in small places like Upper Eashing face open ground, 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 photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Upper Eashing (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Upper Eashing: local notes
With Loseley Park about 2.7 miles north-east, Upper Eashing sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Trees in and around Under Green shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Upper Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Upper Eashing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We survey roofs across GU7 for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Eashing Lane and Lower Eashing. Other places close to Upper Eashing include Lower Eashing (1 mile north-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east), Norney (1 mile north-west), Milford (1 mile south) and Peper Harow (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Upper Eashing
In Upper Eashing, that means homes and buildings near Under Green, St Hilary's School and The Stag on the River pub and the streets around them. Upper Eashing’s nearest station is Godalming station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Eashing include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the fix
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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.
What we are asked to look at in Upper Eashing
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mark's Church and Community Centre, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What affects the price in Upper Eashing
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Upper Eashing, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Towns and villages near Upper Eashing
What else we do in Upper Eashing
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Upper Eashing needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Upper Eashing
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Eashing?
Yes, Upper Eashing is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Upper Eashing?
Yes, Upper Eashing is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s 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.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Upper Eashing?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.