First steps from inside the home.
Do not climb onto the roof. Take photos only from a safe place such as ground level or a window.
- Move belongings away from the leak if safe.
- Use a bucket or towel to contain drips.
- Avoid lights, sockets and electrical fittings near water.
- Look for visible missing tiles, slipped slates or chimney leaks from a safe place.
- Contact a roofer with your town, roof type and photos if available.
What a roofer will check
Common checks include tiles or slates, valleys, lead flashing, chimneys, ridge details, gutters, loft damp and safe access.
