Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Windsor (SL4) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- Previous repairs haven't stopped the leak
- The leak moves around or is intermittent
- You need a written report for a landlord, insurer or builder
Why it happens
Hidden water paths
Water can travel along bars, decks and linings before it shows.
More than one fault
Older lanterns often have two or three small failures.
About Windsor and the SL4 area
Most inland lantern leaks aren't storm damage; they're usually tired sealant, a lifted capping or blocked eaves drainage. All three are quick to find and fix once you know where to look.
From Reading to Windsor is roughly 16 miles — all part of the Berkshire area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Slough (2 miles), Egham (4 miles), Staines (5 miles).
Guide prices for leak investigation and inspection in Windsor
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 England?
Straightforward repairs — resealing, gaskets, cappings, eaves and like-for-like parts — don't normally need building regulations approval in England. Replacing the whole lantern or enlarging the opening is different and falls under the Building Regulations 2010; we confirm in writing which route applies before any replacement. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the local council for alterations, and conservation areas can have extra controls; like-for-like repairs are treated differently from changes, so check with the council's conservation officer first.
How does it work?
- Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
- Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
- Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
- Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.
Leak investigation and inspection in Windsor: questions
Do you cover Windsor?
Yes. We cover Windsor, including the SL4 postcode area, as part of Berkshire. Send photos by WhatsApp or the form for a free guide price, and we'll confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Windsor?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Windsor postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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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