Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Daventry (NN11) 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?
- The leak moves around or is intermittent
- You're not sure if it's a leak or condensation
- You need a written report for a landlord, insurer or builder
What usually causes it?
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 Daventry
Leaf fall from garden trees is the most common cause of eaves overflow on suburban extensions. If your lantern sits near trees, clearing the eaves channel each autumn prevents a lot of drips.
From Northampton to Daventry is roughly 12 miles — all part of the Northamptonshire area we cover.
We also cover nearby Rugby (9 miles), Northampton (12 miles), Leamington Spa (15 miles).
How much should it cost?
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?
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 Daventry: questions
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Daventry?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Daventry 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 Daventry do you cover?
As well as Daventry, we cover nearby Rugby, Northampton, Leamington Spa, Banbury and the rest of Northamptonshire.
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.
Other lantern repairs in Daventry
- Misted glass unit replacement in Daventry
- Cracked lantern glass replacement in Daventry
- Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Daventry
- Condensation diagnosis and fixes in Daventry
- Opening vent and actuator repairs in Daventry
- Roof lantern respraying in Daventry
Leak investigation and inspection near Daventry
More about leak investigation and inspection · All roof lantern repairs in Daventry