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Shoreditch Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Shoreditch, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Stains around a skylight
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
How a roof leak investigation works in Shoreditch
Our roof leak investigations cover Shoreditch and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and the roof space, and people most often book us about condensation that looks like a leak and water marks that spread in wet weather.
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. Tracing it back matters, both for dealing with the cause and for any insurance claim. In Shoreditch, we inspect what we can reach safely and are given access to. Tell us when the water shows, and in what kind of weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Shoreditch property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Leaks and storm damage in Shoreditch
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 1 mile south-west lies Mansion House, a reminder of how long the area around Shoreditch has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Leonard's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Shoreditch High Street station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For businesses in and around places such as Gabriel's Wharf, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Shoreditch, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shoreditch is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof leak investigations.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: E1, E2 and N1. Whether your property is on New Road, Moor Lane and City Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Shoreditch include the A1 and A10, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Shoreditch, we cover Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Shoreditch has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Shoreditch
We work in homes and buildings around The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, Hackney University Technical College and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and the streets around them. Also close by are Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west), Former London Apprentice pub (within half a mile north-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south). There is a railway station in Shoreditch itself: Shoreditch High Street station. Nearby you will also find Tower of London (1.2 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. 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 frequently older than it looks.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Towns and villages near Shoreditch
What else we do in Shoreditch
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In Shoreditch, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around 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 every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Shoreditch
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.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Common questions in Shoreditch
Is Shoreditch in the area you cover?
Yes, Shoreditch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shoreditch?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
How do I book a survey in Shoreditch?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.