Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. We carry out leak investigation and inspection across Oxfordshire, with a guide price from your photos and a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

Signs you need leak investigation and inspection
- 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
What usually causes it?
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 Oxfordshire
Lanterns in central England see a bit of everything — summer sun that ages seals and end caps, autumn leaf fall that blocks eaves, and frosty mornings that bring condensation. A yearly check covers all three.
What should you expect to pay for leak investigation and inspection in Oxfordshire?
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?
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 Oxfordshire: questions
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.
Which towns in Oxfordshire do you cover?
All of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot, Witney. Rural and remote addresses are covered by arrangement.
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Oxfordshire?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem with your postcode, by WhatsApp or the form. We reply with a guide price and confirm the fixed price in writing before any work starts.
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