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Roof leak investigation in Crooked Billet, Greater London
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Crooked Billet from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
About our roof leak investigation in Crooked Billet
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’re worried about staining around the chimney inside and leaks below a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Crooked Billet, those are among the first places to look. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
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 cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Crooked Billet moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Crooked Billet
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof leak investigations in Crooked Billet: local notes
With Southside House about 0.5 miles south-west, Crooked Billet sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Raynes Park station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live near a park like Cannizaro Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Roofs in Crooked Billet get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in SW19 and SW20 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Crooked Billet include Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Crooked Billet
We work in homes and buildings around Hollymount School, Cannizaro Park and Ursuline Preparatory School, among other places. The closest station to Crooked Billet is Raynes Park station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-east) and Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Crooked Billet include Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
Why act early in Crooked Billet
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Nearby places to Crooked Billet
Also in Crooked Billet
Roof by roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Useful tips for Crooked Billet property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
FAQs for Crooked Billet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crooked Billet?
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.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Crooked Billet?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Crooked Billet?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
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 of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.