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Roof Leak Investigation in Greenwich
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Greenwich. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
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.
Roof leak investigation in Greenwich: what you get
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you are worried about damp ceilings under a flat roof and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have frequently been repaired many times, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Telling wear from a one-off event matters, because insurers typically exclude wear and tear. That’s as true in Greenwich as anywhere in London. A written record with photographs helps you explain what was found to whoever deals with it next.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Greenwich
Queen's House, about 0.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Greenwich. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Greenwich and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover Greenwich and the places around it.
Every address in SE10, SE3 and SE8 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road and the roads around them. Greenwich is on the A2203 and A2211, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Greenwich
Around Greenwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plume of Feathers pub, John Roan School and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and the streets around them. Also close by are Island Gardens (0.6 miles north-west) and St. Paul's (1.1 miles west). Greenwich has its own railway station: Maze Hill station. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Greenwich District Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Greenwich includes Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Greenwich?
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Anyone responsible for a site like Meridian Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Questions from Greenwich
Do you cover Greenwich?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Greenwich?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What happens after the survey?
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.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Greenwich runs like any other.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Greenwich
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Let us know what has already been tried
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.