Roof leak in Eindhoven?
We respond within 24 hours.

What to do right now, before we arrive.

1. Catch the water. A bucket, a tarp, towels — anything that prevents further damage to your floor, ceiling, or possessions. If water is dripping over electrical fittings, switch off the relevant fuse first.
2. Photograph the source. Both the visible drip inside (ceiling, wall) and, if you can do so safely, the area on the roof itself. Send these on WhatsApp; we will assess from the photos within an hour.
3. Move valuables. Electronics, paperwork, art — out of the affected zone, even if the leak seems to have stopped. Many leaks reactivate during the next rainfall.
4. Do not climb the roof yourself. Eindhoven roofs in residential streets are typically 7 to 12 metres high, and Dutch tile roofs can be slippery in damp conditions. We bring our own scaffold or platform.
5. Notify your insurance. If you have a Dutch home insurance (opstalverzekering), report the incident to your insurer within 24 hours. We can provide an English-language inspection report afterwards.

Two-step repair: emergency cover first, definitive repair after.

Within 24 hours of your call, we are on-site for emergency containment. This means: tarp, temporary tile placement, lead patch over a damaged flashing, or whatever the specific situation requires. The aim is to stop further water ingress immediately.

Definitive repair is planned afterwards, typically within 1 to 2 weeks. By then we have inspected calmly, identified the underlying cause (a leak you see indoors often originates several metres away on the roof), ordered any specific tiles or materials, and prepared a written fixed-price quote.

This sequence avoids two common failures: blind patching that does not address the real cause, and rushed permanent repair using materials that do not match your roof. Methodical first, fast where speed actually matters.

What does emergency roof repair cost?

Cost depends on accessibility (do we need a scaffold?), the cause of the leak, and the materials involved. Indicative ranges, all including 21% Dutch VAT:

• Emergency containment within 24h: €185 to €395. Includes temporary cover, photo report, identification of cause for definitive repair quote.
• Definitive single-tile or local flashing repair: €245 to €495. Includes mortar repair around the affected area.
• Lead-flashing renewal around chimney or dormer: €395 to €795 depending on detail and accessibility.
• Gutter or downpipe section repair: €295 to €545 depending on length and material.
• Full roof renovation (when warranted by age and condition): individual quote based on inspection.

Inspection and the written quote are at no cost for residential customers in our service area (Eindhoven and surroundings, 30 km radius).

English documentation for your insurer.

Dutch home insurance (opstal- en inboedelverzekering) typically requires written evidence of damage and repair. We provide inspection reports with photographs and technical description in English on request. Major Dutch insurers ; Centraal Beheer, Interpolis, ASR, Nationale-Nederlanden , accept our reports as proof of professional intervention.

If you are uncertain about your insurance coverage in the Netherlands, our craftsmen can explain in plain English what is typically covered (storm damage, sudden leakage) versus what is not (long-term wear, lack of maintenance). We do not give legal advice, but we know what insurers accept.