In Norwich, as everywhere, some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.
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
Why it happens
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.
Covering Norwich 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.
Near the coast, salt in the air is hard on aluminium finishes and fixings; washing the frame occasionally and touching in chips keeps corrosion away.
Neighbouring places we cover include Great Yarmouth (18 miles), Lowestoft (22 miles), Thetford (27 miles).
What should you expect to pay in Norwich?
Most leak investigation and inspection jobs come in between £145 and £295 ex VAT (£174–£354 including 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?
- 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 Norwich: questions
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Norwich?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Norwich 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.
Do you provide a report?
Yes, with photos and findings, which is useful for landlords, insurers and disputes with installers.
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