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Roof leak investigation in Burntcommon, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Burntcommon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Burntcommon
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it is safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you are worried about condensation that looks like a leak and damp on a chimney breast, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Burntcommon face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Burntcommon (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Burntcommon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Burntcommon
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burntcommon?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Burntcommon as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burntcommon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Burntcommon
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Clandon Park, about 2.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burntcommon. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near St William of York, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Burntcommon, we can survey the roof. Burntcommon is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for roof leak investigations.
All of GU23 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Burntcommon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ripley Court School, The Jovial Sailor pub and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School. The nearest railway station is Clandon station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. For an older or listed building in a place like Burntcommon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on 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.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Burntcommon
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.