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Roofer repairing lead flashing around a chimney to stop a roof leak in Essex

Roof leak repair in Essex

Water coming through a ceiling rarely starts where the stain is. We trace the leak properly — tiles, valleys, flashings, chimneys or flat roof upstands — make the roof watertight, then quote the permanent fix in writing. Braintree based, covering Essex within roughly 30 miles.

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Leaks we fix

Where Essex roof leaks usually start

Slipped or cracked tiles

Nail fatigue on older clay and concrete tiles lets one tile slip and the rain follows it in. We replace like-for-like, re-bed where needed and check the surrounding course rather than just the obvious gap.

Failed lead flashings

Chimneys, abutments and dormer cheeks are the single most common leak point we attend. Mortar fillets crack; we replace them with code-graded lead properly chased into the joint.

Valleys and gutters

Blocked or split valleys push water sideways under the tiles. We clear, reline or renew valleys and sort the guttering while the ladders are already up.

Flat roof leaks

Blistered felt, split seams and lifted upstands on extensions, garages and dormers. Patched today if it can be, re-covered in EPDM or GRP if a patch would just be money down the drain.

Storm damage

Ridge tiles off, verges stripped, sheets lifted. We make safe first, photograph everything for your insurer, then repair.

Condensation mistaken for a leak

Not every damp ceiling is a roof leak. If it's ventilation, we'll tell you that and save you the roof work.

How we work

What happens when you call about a leak

  • Phone triage — we ask where the water shows and after which weather
  • Same or next-day look where the leak is active
  • Drone or hands-on inspection with photos of the actual fault
  • Temporary make-safe so the water stops while parts are ordered
  • Written, itemised price before any permanent work starts
  • Photos of the finished repair, and the site left clean

Where we work

Roof leak repairs across Essex

Based in Braintree and working roughly 30 miles out. Pick your town for local jobs, photos and reviews.

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Not quite what you need? These pages cover the rest of the roof — every job is priced in writing after a free survey.

Common questions

Roof leak repair FAQs

How much does roof leak repair cost in Essex?
Straightforward repairs — a handful of slipped tiles, a re-bedded ridge or a new flashing — usually land between £150 and £450 plus access. Bigger jobs involving valleys, chimney rebuilds or a flat roof re-cover are priced after a survey, always in writing before we start.
How quickly can you get to an active leak?
Call 07901 278779 and we'll aim to look the same or next working day for an active leak, and make the roof safe on that visit where the weather allows.
Can you find a leak that other roofers have missed?
Often, yes. Persistent leaks are usually tracked down by looking above the stain, not at it — we use a drone survey plus loft inspection so we're fixing the cause rather than the nearest suspicious tile.
Will my insurance cover the roof leak?
Storm damage is normally covered; gradual wear usually isn't. We provide dated photos and a written report you can send to your insurer either way.
Do you repair flat roof leaks as well as tiled roofs?
Yes — felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass. See our flat roof repair page for the detail on re-covers.

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Get your leak looked at

Tell us where the water shows and when it started. We'll come out, find the actual cause and give you a written price to fix it.

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2. The property & roof
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