Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Notting Hill (W11) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Is it time for leak investigation and inspection?
- 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
What usually causes it?
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.
About Notting Hill and the W11 area
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.
Across London, many lanterns sit on rear extensions with access only through the house, so we protect floors and plan the work to keep time indoors to a minimum. Parking and any permits are factored into the quote.
From Westminster to Notting Hill is roughly 3 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Shepherds Bush (1 mile), Willesden (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles).
Guide prices for leak investigation and inspection in Notting Hill
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 Notting Hill: questions
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Notting Hill?
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 Notting Hill do you cover?
As well as Notting Hill, we cover nearby Shepherds Bush, Willesden, Fulham, Chelsea and the rest of Greater London.
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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