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Leak investigation and inspection in Rothesay

We cover Rothesay and the wider Argyll and Bute area for leak investigation and inspection. In short, we find exactly where water is getting in, water-testing where needed, and put it in writing — and you know the price before any work begins.

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Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Rothesay (PA20) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

Surveyor on a step ladder inspecting the eaves of a roof lantern with a torch and moisture meter

What you might be seeing

  • The leak moves around or is intermittent
  • You're not sure if it's a leak or condensation
  • You need a written report for a landlord, insurer or builder

Why it happens

More than one fault

Older lanterns often have two or three small failures.

Not the lantern

Sometimes the source is the flat roof, a parapet, a gutter or a wall above.

Roof lanterns in Rothesay

Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.

Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.

We cover Rothesay by arrangement: island work is planned around ferry access, and any travel or access costs are set out in your written quote before you commit.

What should you expect to pay in Rothesay?

Guide price, per visit£145–£295 ex VAT£174–£354 inc VAT

Typical range: £145–£295 ex VAT, which is £174–£354 with VAT, per visit. Towers or scaffold, where needed, are priced into the quote. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.

Do you need permission in Scotland?

Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in Scotland. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.

How does it work?

  1. Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
  2. Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
  3. Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
  4. Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.

Leak investigation and inspection in Rothesay: questions

Do you need to visit to price leak investigation and inspection?

Not always. Clear photos are often enough for a guide price. Where the cause isn't obvious, a visit to inspect and water-test is charged from £145 ex VAT, confirmed before we come.

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Rothesay?

Yes. We repair lanterns whoever fitted them. If yours is still under the installer's warranty, contact them first so you don't affect it.

Is the visit cost deducted from the repair?

Ask when you book — we'll confirm in writing how the visit is charged if you go ahead with the repair.

Do you provide a report?

Yes, with photos and findings, which is useful for landlords, insurers and disputes with installers.

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