Dormer leaks and terrace access
The council-adopted Little Woodhouse design statement includes the Burley Lodges and Kelsalls, describing dormers on older terraces and small rear yards beside narrow alleys. If your home has a dormer, a leak beside its window may involve the dormer covering, side junction or the main roof above. Identify the position of the damp indoors and include a wider view of the roof arrangement.
Local building reference: Little Woodhouse neighbourhood design statement: Burley Lodges and Kelsalls (PDF).
Finding the cause
A dormer inspection should consider its top covering, side junctions and the main slope above it. Ask the roofer to explain the likely water route and define which details the repair includes, rather than assuming a new window seal will resolve every leak.
Planning your roofing work
Describe any rear alley, gate or shared yard before a visit. If the affected roof cannot be seen from the street, explain the available approach without climbing onto an extension or leaning out of a window for photographs.
What belongs in your quote
A clear quote sets out the materials, access and waste removal, as well as the repair itself. It should also explain what happens if opening the roof reveals further damage, so you know how any extra work will be agreed.
Use the roofing quotation checklist or understand the main cost factors.