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Roof leak investigation in Burcott, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Burcott. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Burcott, 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 look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Burcott
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are staining around the chimney inside and wet patches on loft insulation.
Somewhere as small as Burcott, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Burcott (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burcott
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burcott and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Burcott
Will you come out to Burcott?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Burcott listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I book a survey in Burcott?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Burcott
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
We are often asked to look at:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
Take a building like Bierton Church of England Combined School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Roof leak investigations in Burcott: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Friars Square, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For landlords with property near Aylesbury station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Burcott is about 2 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burcott can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Burcott. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Roof leak investigations in HP22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Burcott Lane and Marshalls Lea and the roads around them. Other places close to Burcott include Bierton (1 mile north-west), Broughton (1 mile south-east), Broughton Crossing (1 mile south-west), Turnfurlong (2 miles south-west) and Bedgrove (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Around Burcott
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub, Aylesbury Grammar School and Stocklake Park Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tindal Centre (1.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Burcott includes Haddington Hill.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Burcott
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Putting the leak right
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks