Long-running roof leak fixed for Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association

Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association (LYHA) contacted us at the end of March about one of their properties on Stanley Terrace in Leeds. The roof had been a problem for some time, despite numerous contractors trying to resolve it.

Because the problem kept coming back, the roof and internal ceiling had become a major complaint from the tenant, and it may have gone to court if not resolved soon.

Housing associations are responsible for repairs to many homes, and roofing repairs are critical to a home's habitability. Failing to get the job done can leave homes uninhabitable and the association liable to legal action.

Our survey revealed the true extent of the problem, which other contractors' attempts had made worse. We had to remove a section of the internal ceiling below the leak to find its source, which was on the boundary with the neighbouring property.

A close inspection of the roof coverings showed the roof was poorly covered where the dormer projected. Over time, this had let a lot of water into the building's structure, causing visible damp and decay inside.