Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Burn's Green
Roof leak investigations around Burn's Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Roof leak investigation in Burn's Green: what you get
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. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water dripping from rafters or underlay and wet patches high on an inside wall.
For a small place like Burn's Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Burn's Green (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Burn's Green: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Aston Bury about 2.1 miles west, Burn's Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Benington Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Burn's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Burn's Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Burn's Green. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in SG2 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Burn's Green: Whempstead (1 mile south-east), Dane End (2 miles south-east), Haultwick (2 miles east), Sacombe (2 miles south-east) and Sacombe Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (4 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Burn's Green
Around Burn's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Datchworth Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Lister Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Astonbury Wood.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Burn's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burn's Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Carrying out the fix
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Burn's Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Burn's Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Burn's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Normally, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.