Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Purley (CR8) 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?
- Previous repairs haven't stopped the leak
- You're not sure if it's a leak or condensation
- You need a written report for a landlord, insurer or builder
Common causes we find
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 Purley and the CR8 area
Even in drier areas, one heavy downpour with blocked eaves is enough to overflow a lantern indoors. Clearing the eaves channel is the simplest prevention there is.
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 Purley is roughly 11 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
If you're just outside Purley, we also cover Coulsdon (2 miles), South Croydon (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Guide prices for leak investigation and inspection in Purley
Guide price for leak investigation and inspection: £145–£295 ex VAT (£174–£354 inc 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 Purley: questions
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Purley?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Purley postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
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.
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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