Rope access technician inspecting glazing and facade joints for water ingress

Leak Detection

Leak detection and water ingress investigation.

Water rarely appears inside a building where it gets in. Asset Access traces leaks back to the source on roofs, facades, glazing and gutters, using rope access to get close to high-level defects on commercial buildings across the North East.

L3
IRATA Level 3 led
Photo
evidence-led reports
NE
North East based

01 - Service Detail

Specialist access for North East buildings.

We plan the access method, inspection route and repair sequence around the building, the defect and the disruption risk.

Why water ingress is hard to trace

Water can travel along membranes, cavities, steel frames and window heads before it shows inside, sometimes several floors below the actual defect. Repairs made without finding the source often fail, so a proper investigation saves money on repeat callouts.

Roof coverings, outlets and upstands
Facade joints, sealant and cladding interfaces
Curtain walling and glazing seals
Gutters, parapets and flashings

Getting close to high-level defects

Many leak sources are only visible at close range. Rope access puts a technician right next to the suspected defect on a facade or roof edge, so we can inspect, photograph and, where appropriate, test specific areas without scaffold.

Close visual inspection at height
Targeted water testing where suitable
Minimal disruption to occupants
Suitable for offices, hotels and apartment blocks

Findings you can act on

You receive a clear account of what we found, with photos and practical repair recommendations. That information can support conversations with insurers, landlords, contractors or building owners.

Photo-led findings
Likely cause and route of water
Repair recommendations
Option for us to carry out the repair

02 - Proof

Why Asset Access fits this work.

Rope access inspection capability on tall buildings
IRATA Level 3 supervision
Commercial and hospitality maintenance experience

03 - How It Works

Clear process, practical output.

Brief

We gather internal leak locations, timing, weather patterns and any previous repairs.

Investigate

We inspect the likely external routes at close range and test suspect areas where suitable.

Report

You get photos, the likely source and a practical recommendation for the repair.

Repair

If you want us to, we carry out the repair by rope access and confirm the result.

04 - FAQs

Questions customers ask before booking.

What is a water ingress investigation?

It is a structured investigation to find where water is entering a building and how it reaches the point where it shows inside. It combines information about the leak with close inspection of roofs, facades, glazing and drainage.

What affects the cost of leak detection?

Cost depends on the size and height of the building, how many possible entry points there are, whether water testing is needed and how much access planning is involved. We scope the investigation before quoting.

Can you find leaks in curtain walling and glazing?

Yes. Failed seals, gaskets and sealant joints around glazing are a common source of water ingress on commercial buildings, and rope access lets us inspect them closely at height.

Will my insurance cover leak investigation?

It depends on your policy and the cause of the leak. Our photo-led findings can help when you speak to your insurer or loss adjuster.

Need this work in North East?

Send the location, photos and access details and we will come back with practical next steps.