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West Ealing Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in West Ealing. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigation in West Ealing: what you get
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed leaks below a flat extension roof and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 West Ealing, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in West Ealing
About 1.4 miles east lies Pitzhanger Manor, a reminder of how long the area around West Ealing has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in West Ealing is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For businesses in and around places such as Treaty Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Landlords with a home close to Hanwell station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Whether the building in West Ealing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Greater London coverage includes West Ealing and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the W7, W13 and UB2 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find West Ealing on the A4001, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside West Ealing, we cover Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Landmarks near West Ealing
We work in homes and buildings around Drayton Green, The Viaduct pub and Cuckoo Schools and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in West Ealing itself: Hanwell station. Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Long Wood and Middle Lake.
When to book a survey in West Ealing
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Take an older house close to St Mary's Cathedral: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof leak investigations in West Ealing
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Ealing?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover West Ealing?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and West Ealing is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Ealing
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near 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.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.