Roof leak | Roof inspection and emergency repairs | VIP Dakservice (2024)

We speak of a roof leak when visible damage occurs in your home, addition, canopy or shed, due to a defect in your roof (construction).

A roof leak can be identified by leak marks on your ceiling or moisture along the walls. To fix a roof leak, you must first investigate its location. This is often the most complicated part of a leak: after all, water rarely falls straight down.

Once the defect in the roof is located and we know where the leak is, it can be fixed quickly. This “speed” is of great importance: after all, a leak on your roof can cause considerable damage. Therefore, be sure to have your roof repaired whenever you suspect a leak. Or even better: have a roof inspection done regularly to prevent leaks as much as possible.

When you have a leak through the roof, of course you would prefer to have it fixed as soon as possible. The cost of an emergency repair often varies between 250 and 400 euros.

Does the cause of the leak reach a little wider and cannot be fixed with an emergency repair? Then it’s time for a renovation of your roof. For a roof renovation it is difficult to name the costs offhand, because the costs depend on various factors such as surface area, type of roofing and desired solution.

Would you like to know the cost of a roof renovation? Then contact us and make an appointment. One of our roofers will visit you to determine what is needed. You will then receive a detailed cost estimate from us afterwards for the renovation of your roof.

Do you have a roof leak and have damage to/in your home as a result? Then in many cases you are insured for this. A condition from the insurer is often that you maintain the roof properly.

Damage to your home, walls or a bulging floor is often covered by your building insurance. Did the roof leak cause damage to your possessions, for example to items stored in the attic? Then you can often recover this damage from your contents insurance.

What applies to you depends on how well you maintain your roof and how you are insured. It’s best to check this in your insurer’s policy.

It is also important to act quickly when your dormer leaks. The damage will quickly become expensive and it will take a lot of work to make everything tidy again. If you notice a leak at your dormer, contact us immediately for an emergency repair.

One of the common problems with dormers is a cracked lead flashing. This allows moisture from outside to come in easily. This causes unsightly leaks. By having a regular roof inspection, you can identify weak spots in the roof earlier. Especially if you have a dormer, it is advisable to have a check regularly.

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