repair after roof leak (edited)

[Kate1]

Hello everyone,

Four weeks ago, we experienced a troublesome roof leak in our top-floor flat, resulting in water seeping in through the ceiling, space between external walls and drywalls, the fireplace, affecting floors and causing electrical failures in some power sockets. Thankfully, we've made arrangements for internal reinstatement, which is scheduled to take place next week.

We want to ensure that the work is done thoroughly and no shortcuts are taken by the workers. We would greatly appreciate your advice on what to look out for during the reinstatement process to avoid any potential shortcuts or oversights.

Thank you all for your valuable advice and help!

 

[Kate1]

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[blup]

Internal reinstatement is a sticking plaster, you need to address the cause of the leak in the roof. Some pics and a more detailed description of what you think is the cause would help. As would putting post in the roofing forum.

Blup

 

[Kate1]

Thanks! The cause of the leak was debris blocking the drainage. We would greatly appreciate any advice on the correct internal repair procedure, and what to look out for during the reinstatement process to avoid any potential shortcuts or oversights carried out by the contractors.

 

[blup]

That isn't necessarily the cause of the leak, its the source of the water that found its way out through the damaged roof. Is it a flat roof?

Blup

 

[Kate1]

Please see attached the photo. The old roof was covered in newly installed zinc roof with a slight angle. The verdic is that the overflowing water found its way down the vent when the drainage was blocked by debris.

 

[JohnD]

I can't see a vent, or a gutter, or an outlet, or a drain.

 

[blup]

A vent at the end of a significant roof fall doesn't seem right, blocked drainage or not. Have asked mods to transfer to roofing forum

Blup

 

[Kate1]

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[Kate1]

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[noseall]

Hello everyone, does this look ok or need to get repaired?

Is it like the hole in my shoe?

 

[DAZB]

Looks like staining and unless it is leaking it is still doing it's job. You could clean it and give it a coat of aluminium roof paint if it is visible and you want to improve the look.

 

[blup]

The correct procedure involves a detailed assessment of the damage, not possible in the absence of more information. It is important to let damp dry out, just plastering over and painting, or otherwise covering it over will likely see the problem return.

Blup

 

[Kate1]

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[Kate1]

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