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Walliswood Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Walliswood. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Walliswood
Our roof leak investigations cover Walliswood and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp underlay across a wide area, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Walliswood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Walliswood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Walliswood
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Walliswood roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Ockley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Walliswood as part of our work across London and the South East. Walliswood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH5 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Walliswood
We work in homes and buildings around Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Walliswood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Walliswood
Other services in Walliswood
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is checked from every safe viewpoint.
When to book a survey in Walliswood
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp patches next to the stack
Living close to Wallis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How we price roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Walliswood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Walliswood
Will you come out to Walliswood?
Yes, Walliswood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Walliswood is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Walliswood?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.