West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burnt Hill Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Burnt Hill, with photographs and a written report.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Useful tips for Burnt Hill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof leak investigation in Burnt Hill: what you get
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it is safe. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks below a flat extension roof and damp on a chimney breast.
For a small place like Burnt Hill, 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Putting the leak right
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Burnt Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Burnt Hill
Is Burnt Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Burnt Hill 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 are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It is a common question. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Typically, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Burnt Hill
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
For landlords and managing agents
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 with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Wind, rain and roofs in Burnt Hill
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Basildon Park, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burnt Hill. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Pangbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Yattendon C.E. Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Burnt Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Burnt Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof leak investigations in RG18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Burnt Hill, we cover Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Burnt Hill
For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Burnt Hill include Hartslock.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Older and listed buildings around Burnt Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Burnt Hill
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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