I have a leak, who is best to call?

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pilotman14

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I all,
Bit of a stupid question but I have a leak coming through the top edge of the window. I have added a video.
I am wondering who is best to call? All roof guy or a window guy? As on the video there is a bit of overhang on the outside.
Thanks

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As it seems to be coming in through the frame of the window I would opt for a window fitter, (not a glazier).
If nothing else, he should be at least able to put a temporary seal in place.
 
An external image would be much more helpful TBH.

The construction above the window is important - is it brickwork, a parapet, a roof etc.


the leak will either be from the cavity or from where the head of the window is sealed to the lintel
 
Notch7 said:
An external image would be much more helpful TBH.

The construction above the window is important - is it brickwork, a parapet, a roof etc.


the leak will either be from the cavity or from where the head of the window is sealed to the lintel
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I will add an image tomorrow when bright
 
pilotman14 said:
I will add an image tomorrow when bright
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Notch7 said:
An external image would be much more helpful TBH.

The construction above the window is important - is it brickwork, a parapet, a roof etc.


the leak will either be from the cavity or from where the head of the window is sealed to the lintel
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Ah if its first floor then you need a roofer, my guess is under the first row of tiles the felt has rotted away and has fallen behind the fascia, water is running down the felt and instead of into the gutter is tracking backwards over the soffit which in turn is letting the water over the top of the window frame, the window head area looks well protected against driving rain so my guess its getting in above the window
 
RandomGrinch said:
The soffit also appears to have dropped over the window - a lack of support due to rotting / excess weight from water pooling?
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exactly my thoughts without reading anything, its sitting on the top opener so do not open the top window even to look as the soffits cladding may collapse?? not in a dangerous way but an embarrassing big hole wayo_O
 
Could be a roof leak. Go in the loft with strong boards and bright light. Looks for damaged felt at the edge - use phone camera on stick.
 
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