Greater London · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Paddington Green, Greater London
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Paddington Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
About our roof leak investigation in Paddington Green
We investigate roof leaks in Paddington Green and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed drips in the loft during heavy rain and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s Victorian and Edwardian roofs have often 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 is as true in Paddington Green as anywhere in London. Photos and a written account give you something specific to show an insurer, a landlord or a roofer.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Paddington Green (W2, W1H, NW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Leave roof access to professionals
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Paddington Green
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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Winfield House, about 0.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Paddington Green. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For businesses in and around places like Harrods, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary on Paddington Green Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Paddington Green is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If you are in Paddington Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Paddington Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for roof leak investigations.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: W2, W1H and NW8. We cover properties on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Lanark Road and the roads around them. You will find Paddington Green on the A5 and A40, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Paddington (1 mile south-east), Little Venice (1 mile west), Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Near you in Paddington Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Society of Medicine Library, International Community School and Sir Alexander Fleming pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include North Westminster Community School (under half a mile east) and Kensington Gardens (0.9 miles south). There is a railway station in Paddington Green itself: London Paddington station. A little further out are Harrods (1.5 miles south) and London Toy & Model Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Paddington Green include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Paddington Green, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Checking the roof from the ground
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. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Paddington Green: your questions answered
Do you cover Paddington Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Paddington Green as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paddington Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It is a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Paddington Green
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It is unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
For a price for your roof in Paddington Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Paddington Green
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
When to book a survey in Paddington Green
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
If you look after a building such as Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included