Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Totton (SO40) 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
- The leak moves around or is intermittent
- You need a written report for a landlord, insurer or builder
Why it happens
More than one fault
Older lanterns often have two or three small failures.
Not the lantern
Sometimes the source is the flat roof, a parapet, a gutter or a wall above.
Covering Totton and nearby
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.
We cover Totton as part of Hampshire, about 4 miles from Southampton.
If you're just outside Totton, we also cover Southampton (4 miles), Hythe (6 miles), Eastleigh (7 miles).
Guide prices for leak investigation and inspection in Totton
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 Totton: questions
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Totton?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Totton postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Can you repair a lantern someone else installed in Totton?
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.
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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