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Roof Leak Investigation in Hampton Wick
We carry out roof leak investigations in Hampton Wick and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigations around Hampton Wick
About 1.4 miles south-west lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Hampton Wick has been built on. 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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as 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.
Living close to Canbury Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hampton Wick is about 3 miles south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Hampton Wick and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across KT1, KT2 and TW11 for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Park Road, Fife Road and East Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Hampton Wick include Teddington (1 mile north-west), Ham (2 miles north), East Molesey (2 miles west), Strawberry Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hampton Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hampton Wick
In Hampton Wick, that means homes and buildings near Foresters Arms, Tiffin School and Kingston Grammar School and the streets around them. Hampton Wick has its own railway station: Hampton Wick station. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (3.8 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hampton Wick include The Wood and The Lake.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hampton Wick
Our roof leak investigations cover Hampton Wick and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out 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, and then call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and people most often book us about a leak that comes and goes with the weather and wet patches on loft insulation.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. In Hampton Wick, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Let us know when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Hampton Wick (KT1, KT2, TW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common roof problems in Hampton Wick
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
If you look after a building such as St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Carrying out the fix
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Hampton Wick we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Hampton Wick
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. In Hampton Wick, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Hampton Wick: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hampton Wick?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is Hampton Wick in the area you cover?
Yes, Hampton Wick is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is it a leak or 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.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hampton Wick
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hampton Wick and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.