Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Burkham, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Burkham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Burkham
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains that grow after rain and leaks below a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers alike.
For a small place like Burkham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Burkham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Burkham
Roof leak investigations around Burkham
The wider area around Burkham has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 1.9 miles south. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Burkham and the rest of Hampshire. Burkham is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Burkham include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Burkham
Burkham’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burkham includes Farleigh Hill.
FAQs for Burkham
Will you come out to Burkham?
Yes, Burkham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Burkham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Burkham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burkham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Outbuildings and barns around Burkham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Burkham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burkham
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photographs
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Burkham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know 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.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.