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Roof Leak Investigation in West Kensington
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in West Kensington. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp patches next to the stack
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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 when booking.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof leak investigation in West Kensington: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in West Kensington and across London and the 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. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and staining around the chimney inside, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes.
Water getting into a London home often 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 Kensington, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for roof leak investigations in West Kensington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Leaks and storm damage in West Kensington
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around West Kensington has a long history of building, with Garden Lodge about 0.4 miles north-east. 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.
For businesses in and around places like Hammersmith Broadway, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Cuthbert's, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as The Fulham Boys School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. Surveys in West Kensington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. West Kensington is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof leak investigations.
Every address in W14, SW6 and SW5 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Near you in West Kensington
In West Kensington, that means homes and buildings near Avonmore Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and Seven Stars pub. West Kensington’s nearest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east) and Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Kensington include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Nearby places to West Kensington
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FAQs for West Kensington
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Kensington?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Is West Kensington in the area you cover?
Yes, West Kensington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How do I book a survey in West Kensington?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Why act early in West Kensington
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Kensington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.