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Roof Leak Investigation in Old Chiswick
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Old Chiswick? You can book a roof leak investigation in Old Chiswick and across Greater London.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Stains around a skylight
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Old Chiswick
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and water dripping from rafters or underlay.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: 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 Old Chiswick, 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.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Old Chiswick
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Old Chiswick moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Old Chiswick roofs and the weather
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Old Chiswick is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Old Chiswick has a long history of building, with Hogarth's House about 0.4 miles west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you run a business near Livat Hammersmith, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you let a flat or house near Chiswick station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Old Chiswick is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Old Chiswick is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for London.
We work across the W4, SW13 and W6 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road. We also cover Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Chiswick
In Old Chiswick, that means homes and buildings near George and Devonshire pub, The Swedish School and Polish Library POSK in London. Also close by are Turnham Green (0.8 miles north-west) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west). The closest station to Old Chiswick is Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.7 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
Questions from Old Chiswick
Do you cover Old Chiswick?
Yes, Old Chiswick is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Old Chiswick is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
What should I do before you arrive?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Common roof problems in Old Chiswick
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
We are often asked to look at:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Homes near green spaces such as Turnham Green can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Old Chiswick and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.