Surrey · London and the South East
Burwood Park Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Burwood Park from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
About our roof leak investigation in Burwood Park
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you’ve noticed water coming in around a roof light or dormer and leaks below a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Burwood Park, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Burwood Park (KT12, KT13)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Burwood Park, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Putting the leak right
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Burwood Park
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Also near Burwood Park
Also in Burwood Park
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Burwood Park
Historic houses such as The Homewood, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Burwood Park goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cleves School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Walton-On-Thames station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Burwood Park is about 1 mile south-east of Weybridge, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Burwood Park, the roof can be surveyed. Burwood Park is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in KT12 and KT13 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Chargate Close, Manor House Drive and Eriswell Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Burwood Park on the B365, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Whiteley Village (1 mile south), St George's Hill (1 mile west), Hersham (1 mile north-east), Weybridge (1 mile north-west) and Walton-on-Thames (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Around Burwood Park
Around Burwood Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near ACS International Schools, RES Sixth Form College and West End Common, among other places. The nearest railway station is Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (2.7 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Claremont Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Burwood Park
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Burwood Park, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Burwood Park
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
FAQs for Burwood Park
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burwood Park?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Burwood Park?
Yes. Burwood Park is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Often, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
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, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.