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Roof leak detection — Roofer
Keep a record of when water appears, which rooms are affected and what weather preceded it. Provide photographs from safe locations and available roof records. Request a diagnostic scope that explains what can be tested and how uncertain findings will be reported.
Service scope
Investigation of suspected water entry through a roof, separating reported symptoms from an evidenced defect. Methods depend on the roof construction and accessibility; visual inspection, moisture investigation or specialist testing are selected for suitability rather than promised universally.
What is normally included
- Review of leak history
- Suitable diagnostic inspection or testing
- A report of findings and limitations
What is not included
- Guaranteed detection in a single visit
- Permanent roof repair automatically included
Typical tasks
- Collect the leak timeline
- Review roof and repair records
- Inspect accessible roof and internal evidence
- Carry out agreed suitable diagnostic tests
- Report probable causes and next steps
What to include in your brief
- Leak dates and weather conditions
- Affected-room photographs
- Roof-system information
- Previous repairs or tests
- Access to relevant internal and roof areas
Choosing the right professional
Ask why the proposed method suits the roof build-up and what it cannot detect. A test result and a repair quotation are different deliverables; agree whether the investigation includes opening-up and making good.
Important considerations
- Specialist electronic testing is not suitable for every roof assembly
- Intermittent leaks may not be reproducible during a visit
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