Damp in a first floor ceiling at my mum's appears to be entering from
beside a Velux in the loft conversion above.

Some of the (clay) tiles around the window butt right up against it,
and I suspect moss and debris have built up on the flashing below so
that water is spilling off the side of the lead and finding a way
through the felt below.

Should there be an inch or so clear passage between the window and the
tiles bordering it?

If so, I assume that the tiles around the Velux will have to be
removed and cut to leave this channel. Does this sound right? Not a
job I could undertake. Could it be done from inside, or is it going to
be a major scaffold job? Anyone have any suggestions for a suitable
roofer? (Sevenoaks, Kent)

Thanks

Peter

"peter meakins" wrote:
Damp in a first floor ceiling at my mum's appears to be entering from
beside a Velux in the loft conversion above.

Some of the (clay) tiles around the window butt right up against it,
and I suspect moss and debris have built up on the flashing below so
that water is spilling off the side of the lead and finding a way
through the felt below.

Should there be an inch or so clear passage between the window and the
tiles bordering it?

On the velux I installed I had to leave a one inch gap on the top and two
sides that border the concrete tiles.

If so, I assume that the tiles around the Velux will have to be
removed and cut to leave this channel. Does this sound right? Not a
job I could undertake. Could it be done from inside, or is it going to
be a major scaffold job? Anyone have any suggestions for a suitable
roofer? (Sevenoaks, Kent)

I installed the window from inside - I doubt that the remedial work required
to fix this water leak will require scaffolding. The window will lift out so
that you or your tradesman can gain access to the frame and tiles by
standing on a step ladder.

Thanks

Peter