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Leak investigation and inspection in Basildon

Got a leak nobody has managed to find in Basildon? We find exactly where water is getting in, water-testing where needed, and put it in writing. Send photos for a free guide price — you'll get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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In Basildon, as everywhere, some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

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

Is it time for leak investigation and inspection?

  • 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.

Not the lantern

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

Covering Basildon and nearby

Drier, sunnier parts of the UK are kinder to seals than the wet west, but strong sun ages sealant, gaskets and plastic end caps, and south- or west-facing lanterns can make rooms very warm. Solar control glass and an opening vent help.

From Chelmsford to Basildon is roughly 12 miles — all part of the Essex area we cover.

If you're just outside Basildon, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles), Wickford (4 miles), Billericay (4 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Basildon?

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

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?

  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 Basildon: questions

Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Basildon?

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.

Which places near Basildon do you cover?

As well as Basildon, we cover nearby Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford, Billericay, South Benfleet and the rest of Essex.

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.

Do you provide a report?

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

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