What To Do If Your Roof Is Leaking

If water is actively coming through a ceiling or wall, move furniture, electronics and belongings out of the way if it's safe to do so, and place a container to catch dripping water.

If water is near light fittings or electrical sockets, treat this as a safety priority and consider switching off the relevant circuit at the consumer unit if you're able to do so safely.

Avoid climbing into the loft or onto the roof to investigate yourself — this can be dangerous, particularly in wet or windy conditions.

Try not to leave a leak unaddressed for an extended period, as water ingress can affect timber, insulation and plasterboard the longer it continues.

Note down when the leak started, where it's appearing, and whether it seems linked to rain. This information is genuinely useful for a roofing professional trying to identify the cause.

You can submit a leaking roof enquiry describing the problem, and it may be shared with independent roofing professionals covering your area.