Greater London · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Clare Market
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Clare Market, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Clare Market
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and water marks that spread in wet weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof details, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often been repaired many times. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so it is useful to know whether damage is old or new. A careful look in Clare Market tells the two apart where the evidence allows. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Clare Market questions
Do you cover Clare Market?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Clare Market is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Clare Market listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
How we price roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Clare Market property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Roof leak investigations around Clare Market
With Dr Johnson's House about 0.4 miles east, Clare Market sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places like Gabriel's Wharf, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you live in an older home near Enon Chapel, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Clare Market and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
We cover every part of the WC2H, W1D and WC2B postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square or a nearby road, we can help. With the A4 and A301 close by, Clare Market is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Clare Market include Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Clare Market
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lincoln's Inn Fields, London Nautical School and LSE Shaw Library, among other places. Nearby too are Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Philip's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Clare Market include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why get it checked now?
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. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Clare Market
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.