Common roof problems
Find your problem to see the usual causes, warning signs and fixes. Every roof is different, so a proper inspection is the only way to be sure.
Leaking roof
Water coming through a ceiling or into the loft. What usually causes it and how it's fixed.
Missing or broken roof tiles
Tiles or slates that have slipped, cracked or blown off – and why they shouldn't be left.
Roof leaking around a chimney
Damp on the chimney breast or ceiling near the stack. The usual culprits and fixes.
Roof leaking around a Velux or roof window
Water around a skylight or roof window – flashing, seals or condensation?
Flat roof leaking
Leaks from extension, garage or dormer flat roofs and the repair and replacement options.
Roof leak only after heavy rain
Why some roofs only leak in downpours or wind-driven rain.
Storm-damaged roof
What high winds do to roofs and what to do safely afterwards.
Sagging roof
A dipping ridge or roof slope can mean structural problems. Causes and next steps.
Damaged lead flashing
Lead around chimneys, walls and valleys that has cracked, lifted or gone missing.
Blocked or broken guttering
Overflowing, sagging or leaking gutters and why they cause damp.
Condensation in the loft
Damp, mould or dripping in the loft that isn't actually a leak.
Moss on the roof
When moss is cosmetic and when it starts causing problems.
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