Water coming in now

Emergency Roof Leaks in Oldham

If water is coming in heavily, deal with the immediate risk inside first. The roof can be diagnosed once people and electrics are safe.

Bedroom ceiling stained by water ingress near the top corner of the room.
The damp patch you can see indoors is only the end of the water route.

Move what can be damaged

Furniture, bedding, electronics and anything valuable should come out from under the wet area. Put down containers and towels where they will not create a trip hazard.

Ceilings can hold water

A bulging plasterboard ceiling may be carrying more water than it appears. Keep people away from it. Do not stand underneath and prod it to see what happens.

Tell the roofer what changed

Mention storm damage, missing slates visible from the ground, how quickly the water arrived and whether it is still raining. That helps them judge urgency and what equipment may be needed.

After the immediate leak

Once the ingress is stopped, allow wet materials to dry and keep an eye on staining. A repaired roof does not make saturated plaster or insulation dry overnight.