Some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos from Oswestry (SY11) 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?
- 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.
Not the lantern
Sometimes the source is the flat roof, a parapet, a gutter or a wall above.
About Oswestry and the SY11 area
Damp, mild winters keep moss and algae growing on flat roofs and lantern frames, which holds water against seals and blocks weep slots. Regular clearing makes a real difference in wetter areas.
We cover Oswestry as part of Shropshire, about 16 miles from Shrewsbury.
Close by, we also cover Shrewsbury (16 miles), Chester (24 miles), Wellington (25 miles).
How much should it cost?
Guide price for leak investigation and inspection: £145–£295 ex VAT (£174–£354 inc 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 Oswestry: questions
How do I get a price for leak investigation and inspection in Oswestry?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Oswestry 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 Oswestry do you cover?
As well as Oswestry, we cover nearby Shrewsbury, Chester, Wellington, Telford and the rest of Shropshire.
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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