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Roof leak investigation in North End, Greater London
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in North End? We carry out roof leak investigations in North End and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
How a roof leak investigation works in North End
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We’re frequently asked to look into stains around a skylight and condensation that looks like a leak, on lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and the roof space.
Many London homes are well over a century old and their roofs have been patched more than once, so a new leak can be the latest sign of wear rather than a single event. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so it helps to know whether damage is old or new. That’s as true in North End as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- North End (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in North End
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, often well away from where it shows.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hammersmith Broadway, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
North End roofs and the weather
About 0.4 miles north-east lies Garden Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around North End has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Kensington Olympia station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark like St. Andrew's Fulham Fields, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
North End is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in North End and nearby. North End is one of the places in Greater London where we work for roof leak investigations.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: W14, SW6 and SW5. Streets in the area include Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside North End, we cover West Kensington (1 mile east), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Near you in North End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Seven Stars pub, Polish Library POSK in London and Avonmore Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Hammersmith Broadway (0.7 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.8 miles east). Not far away are WWT London Wetland Centre and Campden Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two 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 North End runs like any other.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in North End
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that is not there.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
North End questions
Is North End in the area you cover?
Yes, North End is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North End?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We cannot promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
Usually, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Why act early in North End
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s frequently what breaks the cycle. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
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