Flat Roof & Skylight Leak Repair

Project Overview

A homeowner in West Bridgford, Nottingham, had noticed a damp patch spreading across a ceiling below a flat-roofed extension, with the leak worsening after heavy rain. On inspection, the cause was a combination of a perished flat roof membrane and a failed seal around an adjoining skylight, both letting water track into the roof structure.

The Work

Our roofing team diagnosed the leak sources and carried out a full repair over two days:

• Carried out a full inspection of the flat roof and skylight to trace the source of the leak
• Cut out and replaced the perished section of roofing membrane around the affected area
• Removed and re-fitted the skylight with a new weatherproof upstand and seal
• Checked and cleared the roof's drainage falls and outlets to prevent standing water
• Applied a fresh liquid-applied coating across the repaired area for added protection
• Carried out a hose test to confirm the roof and skylight were fully watertight

Completed project

Repairing the flat roof membrane and skylight seal

Results

The homeowner's leak was fully resolved with minimal disruption:

• The source of the leak was identified and permanently resolved
• No further water ingress recorded through the following winter
• Work completed in 2 days with no need for internal ceiling repairs beyond redecoration
• Advice provided on ongoing gutter and roof maintenance to prevent recurrence