A stain on the ceiling or a drip in a downpour is worth taking seriously. We assess the visible and accessible roof areas for signs that may relate to water getting in, and give you a plain-language written assessment letter with practical comments and options.
When water shows up inside, the roof is the obvious suspect. It isn't always the source, though, and the entry point is rarely directly above the stain. A roof leak assessment is a roofing-focused look at the visible and accessible areas of your roof, with attention on the places water most often gets in: flashings, penetrations, valleys, ridgelines, and worn or damaged areas.
We take a careful look at what we can see and safely reach, using drone equipment where it helps reach steep or high areas, and note any visible signs that may relate to water ingress. You get a plain-language written assessment letter recording what we observed, with practical comments and options on what you might want to do next.
You get a practical, roofing-focused assessment letter, photos where they help, and clear next steps. What's covered depends on the property and what we can safely access on the day, so this is a guide rather than a fixed list:
A visual look over the visible and accessible areas, with attention where we can to common water-entry points such as flashings, penetrations and valleys.
Notes on visible signs that may relate to water getting in, with an explanation of what they could mean.
A written assessment letter in plain language, recording what we observed on the day.
Drone footage where it helps reach steep or high areas without scaffolding.
Photos to help show what we're describing, where they're useful.
Practical comments and options on sensible next steps.
Leaks are one of the trickiest things to pin down, so it's important to be clear about what this assessment can and can't do.
This is a roofing-focused assessment of the visible and accessible roof areas. It is not a full building report and not an engineering report, and it's a visual, non-invasive inspection: we don't lift coverings, open ceilings, or carry out moisture testing.
We don't provide a guaranteed leak diagnosis. Water can travel a long way from where it enters to where it shows up, and confirming a specific source often needs further investigation, such as targeted testing or opening up parts of the structure, which is beyond a visual assessment. We can point out the visible signs we find, explain what they might mean, and give you practical options for tracking down the source.
If what we see suggests a closer or more specialised investigation is needed, we'll say so and point you in the right direction.
You've spotted a stain, drip, or damp patch on a ceiling or wall and want it looked at.
Water came in during a storm or heavy rain and you want to understand why.
You've had a leak patched before and want a second look at the roof.
You're a landlord or property manager dealing with a tenant's report of water coming in.
Tell us what you've noticed and where the property is. We'll get back to you as soon as we can with the next steps and a price.
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