Surrey · London and the South East
Willey Green Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Willey Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Stains around a skylight
Landlords, agents and block managers in Willey Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof leak investigation in Willey Green: what you get
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into condensation that looks like a leak and damp on a chimney breast, across flat roof details, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers.
Being in a small place like Willey Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Willey Green (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Willey Green
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Wanborough Manor about 1.8 miles south, Willey Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kings College Guildford will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Wanborough station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Willey Green is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Willey Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Willey Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for roof leak investigations.
Surveys in GU3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Aldershot Road, Homestead Drive and Bailes Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Normandy (1 mile west), Flexford (1 mile south-west), Wood Street Village (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile south-west) and Fairlands (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Around Willey Green
Around Willey Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Broadstreet and Duke of Normandy pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wanborough station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (2.7 miles west) and Guildford Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Willey Green includes Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Willey Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Willey Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Nearby places to Willey Green
What else we do in Willey Green
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Putting the leak right
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Willey Green
Do you cover Willey Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Willey Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Willey Green?
Yes, Willey Green is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Willey Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Willey Green?
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA