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Leak investigation and inspection in Kelso

Got a leak nobody has managed to find in Kelso? We find exactly where water is getting in, water-testing where needed, and put it in writing. Send photos for a free guide price — you'll get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

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We carry out leak investigation and inspection in Kelso and across the TD5 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

Is it time for 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

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.

Covering Kelso and nearby

Snow and ice sitting at the eaves can block a lantern's drainage and push water back under the glass as it melts. If your lantern leaks after a thaw rather than after rain, tell us — it points to the eaves and kerb.

From Galashiels to Kelso is roughly 15 miles — all part of the Scottish Borders area we cover.

We also cover nearby Jedburgh (9 miles), Galashiels (15 miles), Selkirk (16 miles).

What should you expect to pay in Kelso?

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 Scotland?

In Scotland, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the planning authority for alterations, with Historic Environment Scotland guidance; check before changing a lantern on a listed property.

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 Kelso: questions

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Kelso 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 Kelso do you cover?

As well as Kelso, we cover nearby Jedburgh, Galashiels, Selkirk, Hawick and the rest of Scottish Borders.

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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