Medway · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Burham
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Burham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
What we are asked to look at in Burham
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burham Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
About our roof leak investigation in Burham
Our roof leak investigations cover Burham and the wider South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are wet patches on loft insulation and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
For a small place like Burham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Burham (ME1)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Burham
What else we do in Burham
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Burham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leaks and storm damage in Burham
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Starkey Castle, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burham. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Burham Marsh is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We cover Burham and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and South East England. Burham is one of the places in Medway where we work for roof leak investigations.
Every address in ME1 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Burham: Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Burham
In Burham, that means homes and buildings near The Windmill pub, The Holmesdale School and Burham Marsh. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burham include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Burham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Burham
Is Burham in the area you cover?
Yes, Burham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I book a survey in Burham?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
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.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Putting the leak right
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes