Leak tracing
We investigate roof coverings, flashings, valleys, windows and hidden water paths.
Diagnose before decorating
Loft & Roof Repairs in Camden Town
Camden's older housing stock has usually been altered at least once, so roof-space problems rarely have a single obvious cause. Water can travel along timbers some distance before it shows as a stain on the ceiling below, so we trace the actual source on site rather than treating the visible mark as the whole story.
What we diagnose and fix
Common loft and roof repairs.
Leak detection and tracing
Water ingress in a roof space rarely shows up directly under its source; tracking the actual entry point along flashing, valleys or ridge tiles is the first job, not guesswork repairs.
What we typically find
Failed flashing around chimneys and party walls, insulation compressed by years of loft storage, timber rot where an earlier repair wasn't properly weathered, and loft alterations from a previous owner that were never signed off by building control are the patterns we see most often in Camden properties. Identifying which applies to yours is the first thing we do on site, before any repair work is proposed.
Ridge and valley repointing
The mortar bedding ridge tiles and valley linings erodes over years of weathering; once it fails, water gets behind the tiles rather than running off them.
Timber rot and structural repair
Rafters, purlins and joists that have taken on damp for long enough need sistering or replacement, not just drying out, to stay structurally sound.
Failed or degraded insulation
Insulation that's been compressed, soaked, or installed incorrectly stops doing its job long before it visibly falls apart.
Unfinished or poorly executed previous work
We regularly take over projects left mid-way or completed to a standard that doesn't meet building control, and bring them up to a compliant, finished state.
Urgent repairs
Storm damage and water ingress.
A roof leak doesn't wait for a convenient appointment. We prioritise urgent water ingress and storm damage callouts to limit damage to ceilings, insulation and stored belongings before it spreads further into the property.
What we can help with
Repair services.
Timber repairs
Assessment and repair of damaged rafters, joists, trims and localised rotten timber.
Damp & condensation
Ventilation, insulation gaps and moisture sources reviewed before finishes are replaced.
Failed conversions
Practical remedial scopes for poor workmanship, movement, cracking or incomplete work.
Tile & Slate Replacement
Matching original Welsh slate or clay tiles on Camden period roofs.
Emergency Roof Securing
Fast temporary tarpaulin protection and leak containment following storm or wind damage.
Before work begins
Questions we answer during assessment.
Where is water actually entering?
Is the timber structurally affected?
Is condensation part of the problem?
What must be opened for inspection?
What should be repaired first?