Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Stratford (E15) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
Signs you need 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.
Not the lantern
Sometimes the source is the flat roof, a parapet, a gutter or a wall above.
Roof lanterns in Stratford
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.
London's extensions are often tight to neighbouring walls and roofs. Where a repair needs access over a neighbour's property, we'll tell you in advance so you can arrange it.
From Westminster to Stratford is roughly 6 miles — all part of the Greater London area we cover.
Neighbouring places we cover include Bow (1 mile), Canning Town (2 miles), Canary Wharf (2 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Stratford?
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 Stratford: questions
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.
Which places near Stratford do you cover?
As well as Stratford, we cover nearby Bow, Canning Town, Canary Wharf, Leytonstone 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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