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Leak investigation and inspection in Halifax

Dealing with a leak nobody has managed to find in Halifax (HX1)? We find exactly where water is getting in, water-testing where needed, and put it in writing, with a fixed price agreed in writing first.

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In Halifax, as everywhere, some leaks are obvious; many aren't. Send photos and we'll tell you what we think has failed.

Surveyor on a step ladder inspecting the eaves of a roof lantern with a torch and moisture meter

What you might be seeing

  • 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

What usually causes it?

More than one fault

Older lanterns often have two or three small failures.

Not the lantern

Sometimes the source is the flat roof, a parapet, a gutter or a wall above.

Roof lanterns in Halifax

Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.

In built-up areas, access is often the hardest part of the job — through the house, over a neighbour's roof, or with parking restrictions. We plan access in advance and price any tower or scaffold into the quote.

From Leeds to Halifax is roughly 14 miles — all part of the West Yorkshire area we cover.

Close by, we also cover Brighouse (3 miles), Huddersfield (5 miles), Cleckheaton (6 miles).

Guide prices for leak investigation and inspection in Halifax

Guide price, per visit£145–£295 ex VAT£174–£354 inc VAT

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?

In England, 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 Regulations 2010, so we set out the route in writing first. 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?

  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 Halifax: questions

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

Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Halifax 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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