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Leak investigation and inspection in Folkestone

For leak investigation and inspection in Folkestone, the job is simple to describe: we find exactly where water is getting in, water-testing where needed, and put it in writing. Photos first, a guide price back, then a written fixed price.

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We carry out leak investigation and inspection in Folkestone and across the CT19 area. Some leaks are obvious; many aren't.

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 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.

Roof lanterns in Folkestone

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.

Coastal wind drives rain hard against lanterns, so cappings and ridge seals on the seaward face take the most punishment.

We cover Folkestone as part of Kent, about 31 miles from Maidstone.

We also cover nearby Dover (7 miles), Ashford, Kent (13 miles), Deal (14 miles).

Guide prices for leak investigation and inspection in Folkestone

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

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?

Most lantern repairs in England need no approval at all. Where a job turns into a replacement, the Building Regulations 2010 apply and we confirm how the work will be signed off before we start. 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 Folkestone: questions

How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Folkestone?

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Folkestone postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.

Which places near Folkestone do you cover?

As well as Folkestone, we cover nearby Dover, Ashford, Kent, Deal, Canterbury and the rest of Kent.

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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