Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Aylesbury (HP19) 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
What usually causes it?
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.
Covering Aylesbury and nearby
Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.
We also cover nearby Leighton Buzzard (10 miles), Berkhamsted (11 miles), Chesham (12 miles).
How much should it cost?
Most leak investigation and inspection jobs come in between £145 and £295 ex VAT (£174–£354 including 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?
In England, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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 Aylesbury: questions
Do you cover Aylesbury?
Yes. We cover Aylesbury, including the HP19 postcode area, as part of Buckinghamshire. 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 Aylesbury?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Aylesbury postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
What does a leak investigation cost?
Visits start from £145 ex VAT, up to around £295 for larger lanterns or longer water tests. The cost and what's included are confirmed in writing before we visit.
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.
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