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Wonersh Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Wonersh and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches on loft insulation
About our roof leak investigation in Wonersh
Our roof leak investigations cover Wonersh and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at water dripping from rafters or underlay and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, across the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings.
Being in a small place like Wonersh makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. 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 written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Wonersh (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wonersh
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 1.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Wonersh goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark such as Wonersh United Reformed Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. If you’re in Wonersh, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Surrey.
Roof leak investigations in GU5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wonersh: Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Around Wonersh
We work in homes and buildings around Shalford Mill, Broadwater School and The Grantley Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Wonersh includes St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
Useful tips for Wonersh property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the loft is accessible
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
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What we’re asked to look at in Wonersh
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
If you live near a park like Shalford Mill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Wonersh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Wonersh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wonersh?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Wonersh?
Yes, Wonersh is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Wonersh?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wonersh
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.