West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burghclere Common Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Burghclere Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Burghclere Common
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
Somewhere as small as Burghclere Common, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
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Why act early in Burghclere Common
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. In a place like Burghclere Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burghclere Common
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Burghclere Common 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 let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- 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.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Questions from Burghclere Common
Is Burghclere Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burghclere Common?
Yes, Burghclere Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Burghclere Common
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burghclere Common
Historic houses such as Highclere Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Burghclere Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live near a park such as Sandleford Priory, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Ascension, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Burghclere Common, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG20 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Near you in Burghclere Common
We work in homes and buildings around Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School. The closest station to Burghclere Common is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burghclere Common
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.