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Roof leak investigation in Wentworth, Surrey
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Wentworth? We carry out roof leak investigations in Wentworth and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Wentworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Wentworth, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof leak investigation in Wentworth
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you are worried about leaks at a dormer or roof window and ceiling stains that grow after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
For a small place like Wentworth, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Wentworth (GU25)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Towns and villages near Wentworth
Other services in Wentworth
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there’s safe access.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wentworth
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wentworth and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Leaks and storm damage in Wentworth
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Wentworth has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 3.1 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Christ Church CofE Aided Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Trees in and around Riverside Walk shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Wentworth is about 3 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. We cover Wentworth and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU25 is covered for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include London Road, Wentworth Drive and Portnall Rise, all of which we cover. We also cover Virginia Water (1 mile east), Egham Wick (2 miles north), Stroude (2 miles north-east), Thorpe Green (2 miles east) and Englefield Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Wentworth
In Wentworth, that means homes and buildings near Riverside Walk, among other places. Wentworth’s nearest station is Longcross station, about 1 mile south. Nearby you will also find St. Peter's Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Chobham Museum (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
Wentworth questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wentworth?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Wentworth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.