Why Is My Roof Leaking?

Start with where the water appears

The damp patch is useful, but it does not always identify the entry point. Water can run along felt, timbers or the underside of a roof covering before dripping into the room below.

Tiles and slates

A cracked, missing or slipped tile can expose the layers beneath. We also look at neighbouring tiles because movement or fixing failure can affect more than one piece.

Leadwork, valleys and chimneys

Junctions are some of the hardest-working parts of a roof. Flashings, valleys and chimney details have to move and weather while continuing to keep water out.

Flat roofs and extensions

On a flat roof, the source may be a failed seam, edge, outlet or upstand. The visible split is not always the whole story.

What we recommend

If the fault is localised and the surrounding roof is serviceable, we normally look for a repair solution first. If there is wider deterioration, we explain what we have found and why a larger repair or replacement may be more sensible.

Need us to take a look?

If you are in West Essex or North East London and have a roof problem you are unsure about, see our roof repair service or contact T.Harris Roofing to arrange a free inspection and quotation.