Roof Leak Repairs in Stockport
A ceiling stain can be some distance from the opening in the roof. Felt, rafters and masonry can all carry water before it drops into the room.
The timing of the leak can tell you a lot
A leak that appears within minutes of a heavy shower is behaving differently from one that only shows after a long wet day. If wind direction makes a difference, tell the roofer which side of the house was taking the weather.
Use fresh damp to trace the route
If the loft can be reached safely, look above and uphill from the ceiling mark. Fresh damp on felt, rafters or insulation can help show the route the water has taken.
Old stains are not proof of a new leak
Timber and plaster can stay marked for years. After a repair, watch whether the area becomes wet again during new rain rather than judging it from colour alone.
Several roof details may sit above one stain
On older Stockport houses, a chimney, valley, bay roof or change in roof pitch can all sit within a short distance. The repair needs to deal with the place where water is getting in, even if the damp mark appears somewhere else.
Need the roof inspected?
Describe where the problem is showing indoors, when it happens and any roof work already carried out nearby.
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