Guide prices in Liverpool
Diagnostic visit
Roof and inside inspected, cause found, written repair price
Reseal and re-flash
Failed sealant and flashing taken out, joints cleaned, resealed and taped
Upstand or membrane repair
Rotten kerb section or roof membrane at the upstand repaired
Guide ranges. The first visit is charged and priced before booking; any repair is priced in writing before work starts. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.
Coverage in and around Liverpool
Liverpool and the districts around it, L3, L69 and L70, all sit inside our working area. So does the ground between Liverpool and Kensington (1 mile), and on towards Birkenhead (2 miles). When a fitting team is booked, their travel is already in the quoted price, so it does not turn up as a surprise line on the final bill.
On the day, we cover
- Rotten kerb sections replaced where the timber has gone soft
- Lifted flashing or tape removed and renewed
- Failed sealant cut out, joints cleaned, dried and resealed
- Water lying against the kerb — We check whether rainwater sits against the upstand after it stops raining.
- Upstand height and condition — We measure the kerb and probe the timber for softness.
How a repair visit goes
A repair visit starts outside. The fitter looks at the roof around the unit for ponding, split membrane, loose flashing and failed sealant, then moves inside to check stains, the frame and the condensation channels. Where it helps, a controlled water test narrows down the entry point. Before leaving, they explain what they found and whether a small fix can be done within the agreed visit, or needs a separate written quote.
Planning and building rules in England
Two sets of rules matter in England. Planning: a rooflight on a house is normally permitted development if it projects no more than 0.15 m and stays below the highest part of the roof, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas need checking. Building regulations: new openings need approval for the structure and energy performance, and a replacement is a controlled fitting. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so we notify replacements to building control with a building notice and put the council's fee on the quote.
What to send us
Photos help us price the visit. Send one of the stain or drip inside, one of the rooflight from outside if you can reach a safe viewpoint, and a note of when it leaks: in heavy rain, in wind, or all the time. Add the postcode, L3 or similar, and how the roof is reached.
Common questions in Liverpool
Should I repair or replace my old leaking rooflight?
It depends on the age and condition of the unit and what has failed. A single perished seal or a blocked channel is worth repairing. A brittle, discoloured dome, a rotten kerb, or several faults at once usually make replacement the better value. After the diagnostic visit we set out both options with prices, so you can decide with the full picture in front of you.
Will resealing fix my leaking rooflight?
Sometimes. If the sealant has simply aged and the flashing, upstand and glass are sound, a careful reseal on a dry day can solve it. If the real problem is ponding water, a low upstand or a perished membrane, fresh sealant will only hide it for a while. We tell you which one you are dealing with before recommending any work, and quote the proper fix in writing.
Do you charge for a leak investigation in Liverpool?
Yes. Tracing a leak properly takes time on the roof, a close look at the frame and sometimes a water test, so the visit is charged. We confirm the price before you book, so there are no surprises. If a repair is needed beyond what can be done during the visit, it is quoted separately in writing and you decide whether to go ahead.
For a repair in Liverpool, start with photos and the postcode; we confirm the visit price before anything is booked.
