- Guide price
- £170–£430
- Repair price
- Confirmed once the leak or damage is found
- Condition survey report
- £140–£290
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Lancashire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool
- Postcode areas
- BB, FY, L, LA, OL, PR, WN
- Building control
- Preston City Council, Burnley Borough Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and 10 other councils
- Neighbouring areas
- Greater Manchester · Merseyside · Cheshire · West Yorkshire
- Guide price region
- North West (−5% on West Midlands rates)
How much does an emergency leak repair cost in Lancashire?
Guide prices including VAT at North West rates. We confirm the price once we've traced the leak or seen the damage.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £170–£430 |
| Localised patch repair | £140–£480 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £240–£620 |
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £140–£290 |
Which flat roofs are common in Lancashire?
Flat roofs in Lancashire sit on bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers, newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. The North West is one of England's wetter regions, averaging roughly 1,290 mm of rain a year, so falls, outlets and well-detailed upstands matter more than the membrane colour. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Lancashire the application goes to Preston City Council, Burnley Borough Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and 10 other councils. More on the rules.
What does a temporary weatherproofing visit involve?
A temporary visit stops the water getting in until a permanent repair can be made. It is not the finished repair.
Depending on the weather and the damage, the team may clear a blocked outlet or gutter that is backing water up, fix a heavy-duty temporary sheet over the damaged area, weight or secure lifted membrane and trims, or apply a temporary seal to a split or open lap. Where a rooflight or upstand is the cause, they make it as weathertight as they safely can.
Before they leave, the team will tell you what they found and what they did. They may also be able to give you an early view of whether the roof looks repairable or is due for replacement. That is followed by a written quote for the permanent work.
How long does a temporary repair last?
A temporary repair is designed to hold for days or weeks, not years. It buys time for the roof to dry and for the permanent work to be planned.
Temporary sheeting can be lifted by high winds, and a cold-weather seal on a wet surface won't bond as well as a proper repair. We recommend booking the permanent repair or replacement promptly rather than relying on the temporary fix through a season. If the temporary work moves or the leak returns, call us again.
Once the permanent work is done, how long it lasts depends on the repair and on the rest of the roof. Our lifespan guide gives typical service lives for each roof system.
Which towns in Lancashire do we cover?
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
- Poulton-le-Fylde
- Heysham
- Haslingden
Emergency leak repairs in Lancashire: questions
Which towns in Lancashire do you cover?
All of Lancashire. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does an emergency leak repair cost in Lancashire?
£170–£430 for an emergency temporary weatherproofing visit, at North West guide rates including VAT. We confirm the price once we've traced the leak or seen the damage.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in Lancashire?
It depends on where the roof is: in Lancashire that's Preston City Council, Burnley Borough Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and 10 other councils. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Why can't you give me an exact arrival time?
Because we would rather not promise a time we can't keep. Demand spikes after storms and safe working depends on the weather, so we send a team as soon as one is available and keep you updated.
Do you do emergency repairs for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out emergency visits for landlords, managing agents and commercial owners as well as homeowners. Let us know who will give access and how to reach the roof when you call.
Can I put a tarpaulin on my flat roof myself?
We'd advise against it. Getting onto a flat roof in bad weather is dangerous, and many roofs and rooflights are fragile. Contain the water indoors and call us instead.
Everything about emergency leak repairs → · All flat roofing in Lancashire →