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Roof leak investigation in Burroughs Grove, Buckinghamshire
Roof leak investigations across Burroughs Grove, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Leaks and storm damage in Burroughs Grove
The wider area around Burroughs Grove has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 3.3 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Burford School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Burroughs Grove is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. In Burroughs Grove, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Roof leak investigations in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Pump Lane North and Wycombe Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Marlow Bottom (1 mile west), Little Marlow (1 mile south-east), Marlow (1 mile south), Fern (2 miles east) and Coldmoorholme (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (9 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Near you in Burroughs Grove
In Burroughs Grove, that means homes and buildings near Great Marlow School and Three Horseshoes pub. The closest station to Burroughs Grove is Marlow station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Eden (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Burroughs Grove include Warren Nature Reserve.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Burroughs Grove
We investigate roof leaks in Burroughs Grove and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed leaks that appear only in driving rain and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Burroughs Grove, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Burroughs Grove (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Burroughs Grove, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Burroughs Grove
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Eden, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
Common questions in Burroughs Grove
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burroughs Grove?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Burroughs Grove is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Burroughs Grove listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burroughs Grove
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why it is worth a survey now in Burroughs Grove
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Outbuildings and barns around Burroughs Grove are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.