When water ingress affected a corridor close to an MRI department at the Countess of Chester Hospital, Roofcare needed to identify and resolve the cause without disrupting essential clinical operations.
Our roof survey found both valleys were deteriorating, with failed under-tile felt contributing to the ingress. A temporary patch may have slowed the leak, but it would not have addressed the underlying issue.
We recommended full replacement of both valleys, including new under-tile felt, battens, valley coverings and lead soakers. The works also included treatment to the adjoining flat roof area, plus cleaning of gutters and downpipes.
The programme was planned around the MRI department’s evening scanning schedule. Roof access began only after confirmation that scanning had finished. Roofcare coordinated closely with the Estates team on access, safety controls, communication procedures and temporary lighting before the department recommenced operation.
The completed repair addressed the source of the water ingress while allowing a sensitive hospital environment to continue operating.
For Estates and facilities teams, live-environment roofing works require more than the right repair specification. They require careful planning around the people and services inside the building.
