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Roof Leak Investigation in Burgh Heath
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Burgh Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burgh Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
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Roof leak investigation in Burgh Heath
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it’s safe to see it. We’re frequently asked to look into damp patches next to the stack and damp ceilings under a flat roof, on flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Burgh Heath frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Burgh Heath (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Burgh Heath
Is Burgh Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Burgh Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Burgh Heath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
How do I book a survey in Burgh Heath?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Burgh Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burgh Heath
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. The wider area around Burgh Heath has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 3.4 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Aberdour School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near St Mary's, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Burgh Heath is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Burgh Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Surrey coverage includes Burgh Heath. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: KT20. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Brighton Road, Heathdene and Can Hatch and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Great Burgh (1 mile west), Nork (1 mile north), Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Epsom Downs (2 miles north-west) and Langley Vale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-west) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Burgh Heath
In Burgh Heath, that means homes and buildings near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, The Beacon School and Kingswood Arms. For rail, the closest station is Kingswood station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (2.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Burgh Heath, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.