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Burghfield Common Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Burghfield Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigation in Burghfield Common
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and water dripping from rafters or underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Burghfield Common, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burghfield Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Parking around Burghfield Common is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. On a bungalow or cottage around Burghfield Common, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
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. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burghfield Common
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Burghfield Common
Do you cover Burghfield Common?
Yes, Burghfield Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Burghfield Common?
Yes. Burghfield Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Burghfield Common
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.4 miles south-east lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Burghfield Common has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Mortimer station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Garland Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Burghfield Common and the surrounding area. Across West Berkshire, we cover Burghfield Common.
Roof leak investigations in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade and the roads around them. Other places close to Burghfield Common include Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Common is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
What’s near Burghfield Common
In Burghfield Common, that means homes and buildings near The Willink School, The Rising Sun pub and The Willink School and the streets around them. Burghfield Common’s nearest station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
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Common roof problems in Burghfield Common
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?