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Roof leak investigation in Widmore, Greater London
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Widmore.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
About our roof leak investigation in Widmore
We investigate roof leaks in Widmore and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. 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, and then phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and staining around the chimney inside.
Water getting into a London home often comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Widmore, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Widmore we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Other services in Widmore
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Widmore
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Widmore is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Widmore has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 1.1 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Trees in and around Jubilee Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. If you are in Widmore, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Widmore is one of the places in Greater London we cover for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for London.
Roof leak investigations in BR1, BR2 and BR7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Widmore include Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Widmore
Around Widmore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bird In Hand Public House, St George's and Jubilee Country Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Widmore itself: Bickley station. Nearby you will also find Bridgeways Day Hospital (1 mile south) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Common roof problems in Widmore
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Look out for signs like these:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For landlords with property near Bickley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Landlords, agents and block managers in Widmore
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Widmore
Do you carry out roof surveys in Widmore?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Widmore is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Widmore?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Take dated photos of the leak
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.