Assessment
Analysis on site or remotely, depending on the situation: location, condition of the surfaces and causes of water ingress.
Zinc work
Cornices and zinc work in Brussels
Zinc work ensures proper drainage and a neat finish. A crack or an open joint can cause water to seep in from the sides, which can be difficult to detect.
- Targeted assessment
- Photos and report
- Service subject to availability
When should you call Dr Roof for this service?
Damp patch under the cornice, leak at the zinc joint, warped sheet, partial blockage.
Relevant situations or symptoms
- Zinc fatigue and expansion
- Weld or dry joint
- Blockage at the top of the cornice
- Corroded fastening
Items checked
- Inspection of accessible trays, joints and welds
- Localised repair or temporary patching
- Checking the connection with the roof covering
How the service call works
Repair or protection
Targeted work or temporary measures when access, weather and safety conditions allow.
Report and recommendations
A summary of findings, useful photos and priorities for what comes next — without any promise of overall watertightness.
Typical steps on site
- Secure access (scaffolding may sometimes be required)
- Diagnosis of points of failure
- Repair or temporary protection
- Recommendations for a complete replacement if required
Clear follow-up after the service call
When the situation allows, you receive a structured summary covering the findings, work completed or temporary measures, and recommendations for what comes next.
Before-and-after photos- Assessment and work completed
Priority recommendations
A useful follow-up document
Limitations, access conditions, weather and safety
Relevant roofs and situations
- Brussels façades with zinc cornices
- Connections with pitched or flat roofs
Access and preparation
- Please indicate any roadworks or neighbourhood restrictions
- Please specify the height and the options for scaffolding
Limitations and points to note
- Express, urgent or standard turnaround times are subject to confirmation, depending on availability, accessibility, weather conditions and an on-site assessment.
- A permanent repair may require favourable weather conditions or additional access.
- A complete replacement of the cornice may require scaffolding and a longer planning lead time.
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Frequently asked questions
Depending on the layout and condition, we carry out appropriate repairs or recommend replacing a section where this is the safer option.