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Roof Leak Investigation in Stratford
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Stratford, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigation in Stratford: what you get
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We’re frequently asked to look into staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In London, leaks often start somewhere hidden: the valley gutter in a butterfly roof, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or the flat roof over a rear extension. For a leak or storm damage in Stratford, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In Stratford, as in much of London, lots 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
For a price for your roof in Stratford, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Stratford: your questions answered
Is Stratford in the area you cover?
Yes, Stratford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stratford as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stratford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Stratford roofs and the weather
With Sutton House about 2.1 miles west, Stratford sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Homes near green spaces such as West Ham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Stratford Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We visit Stratford as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
We work across the E15, E20 and E3 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We cover properties on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Near you in Stratford
Around Stratford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Carpenters Primary School, The Two Puddings pub and Sarah Bonnell School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Stratford itself: Stratford (London) station. Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (within half a mile south-east) and V&A East (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Carrying out the fix
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stratford
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys