Dr Roof

Zinc work

Zinc work and roof fittings in Brussels

Zinc flashings are often the site of lateral water ingress. A localised repair can stabilise water drainage.

  • Targeted assessment
  • Photos and report
  • Service subject to availability

When should you call Dr Roof for this service?

Signs of damp at the wall/roof junction, open zinc joint, warped sheeting at the junction.

Relevant situations or symptoms

  • Expansion and fatigue of zinc
  • Dry joint
  • Corroded fastenings
  • Previous work incomplete

Items checked

  • Inspection of accessible joints
  • Localised repair or temporary patching
  • Check the link to the roof

How the service call works

  1. Assessment

    Analysis on site or remotely, depending on the situation: location, condition of the surfaces and causes of water ingress.

  2. Repair or protection

    Targeted work or temporary measures when access, weather and safety conditions allow.

  3. 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

  1. Secure access
  2. Diagnosis
  3. Adapted version
  4. Recommendations if a section needs to be replaced

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
Example of a Dr Roof service report on a tablet

Limitations, access conditions, weather and safety

Relevant roofs and situations

  • Zinc flashings on pitched roofs and the edges of flat roofs

Access and preparation

  • Please specify the height and road access restrictions

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 a section of roofing may require scaffolding and advance planning.

Services in all 19 Brussels municipalities

Frequently asked questions

Yes, depending on access. Long cornices can be dealt with via the dedicated cornices form if more appropriate.

Need a rapid roofing response?

Our team is ready to help and arrange a service call, subject to confirmation based on availability, access and weather conditions.