Assessment
Analysis on site or remotely, depending on the situation: location, condition of the surfaces and causes of water ingress.
Green roof
Green roof in Brussels
A green roof combines vegetation with waterproofing. Any repairs must maintain the visible waterproofing and minimise damage to the substrate.
- Targeted assessment
- Photos and report
- Service subject to availability
When should you call Dr Roof for this service?
Water ingress beneath a green roof, a cracked upstand, water pooling around the edges, or concerns regarding the vegetation following work.
Relevant situations or symptoms
- Clearing blockages in overflows caused by roots or deposits
- Damage caused during tree maintenance
- Mechanical wear in high-traffic areas
Items checked
- Inspection of accessible flashings and drainage systems
- Localised membrane repair where technically appropriate
- Advice on maintaining the roof deck and drainage systems
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
- Overview of the installed system and its history
- Secure access and photos
- Targeted recovery or temporary protection where necessary
- Report and possible follow-up actions
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
- Green flat roofs in the Brussels urban environment
Access and preparation
- Please specify whether there are any guardrails or technical access points
- Please specify whether any recent landscaping work has taken place
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 re-planting of the green roof or structural repairs to the substrate are not included unless specified in a separate project.
Related services
Frequently asked questions
Our scope of work covers waterproofing and accessible finishes. Landscaping maintenance may require a specialist contractor to be involved as well.