DIAGNOSIS
Failed lead flashing at northeast valley gutter. The existing silicone sealant repair (from Jan 2026, TKT-02891) has cracked and separated from the lead at the lap joint. The underlying lead flashing is corroded — approximately 600mm of degraded flashing allowing water ingress during heavy or sustained rainfall. This is the root cause of the recurrent leak (3rd call in 7 months). Temporary repairs are no longer effective. The flashing needs full replacement.
WORK COMPLETED
Temporary weatherproofing applied internally and externally.
External: Flashing tape (self-adhesive bitumen) applied over the failed lap joint as an interim measure. This will hold for 4–6 weeks in normal weather conditions. Not a permanent solution.
Internal: 2 saturated ceiling tiles removed and replaced. Water mopped from carpet. Extraction fan positioned to dry remaining damp patch on wall. Wall socket inspected — no water ingress into the back box. Confirmed safe. Reading lamp reconnected.
PARTS USED
Flashing tape (self-adhesive bitumen, 150mm wide) — 1.2m used from van stock, £12.40.
Ceiling tiles (600×600 mineral fibre, Armstrong Cortega) — 2 used from van stock, £8.60 each = £17.20.
Total materials: £29.60. No parts ordered.
TIME ON SITE
Arrived: 10:38. Departed: 13:15. Time on site: 2hr 37mins. Labour cost (at contract rate): £131.50.
STATUS
PARTIAL FIX — Follow-up required. Temporary repair only. Permanent repair requires full lead flashing replacement at the valley gutter (estimated 2.4m run). This is a Grade II listed building — lead replacement requires listed building consent from Aldgate BC planning department. Follow-up WO-2026-00847 auto-raised.
PHOTOS
6 photos uploaded (all geotagged, timestamped):
IMG-03847-01: External — valley gutter, corroded flashing visible
IMG-03847-02: External — flashing tape applied (after)
IMG-03847-03: Internal — ceiling tiles removed, water staining visible
IMG-03847-04: Internal — new ceiling tiles installed (after)
IMG-03847-05: Wall socket — back box inspected, dry, safe
IMG-03847-06: Customer sign-off screen
SIGNATURE
Karen Whitfield (Branch Librarian) — signed on engineer tablet at 13:12.
Comment: "Thank you — much better. Please do get the permanent repair sorted, this keeps happening."
SLA STATUS
FIX TARGET MET — temporary repair completed and water ingress stopped by 12:50 (3hr 36mins vs 8hr P2 fix target). Ticket closed as "temporary fix — follow-up WO raised."