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Leak investigation and inspection in Salford

Got a leak nobody has managed to find in Salford? 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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Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Salford (M6) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.

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

What you might be seeing

  • Previous repairs haven't stopped the leak
  • The leak moves around or is intermittent
  • You're not sure if it's a leak or condensation

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 Salford

Wind-driven rain is the real test of a roof lantern, and the wetter west sees plenty of it. Leaks that appear only in a storm from one direction usually point to the cappings or eaves on that face — a useful clue when you send us photos.

In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.

We cover Salford as part of Greater Manchester, about 2 miles from Manchester.

We also cover nearby Eccles (2 miles), Manchester (2 miles), Swinton (3 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Salford?

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

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?

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 Salford: 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 Salford do you cover?

As well as Salford, we cover nearby Eccles, Manchester, Swinton, Stretford and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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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