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Roof collapse at Portland View leaves leaseholders flooded with water

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Leaseholders at Portland View in Bristol report severe water damage after the roof failed.
Sophie Manfield says her master bedroom ceiling collapsed and mushrooms grew in floorboards.
Mark Bennett and Will Gawned report up to 60 litres of water dripping daily into their bedroom.
Residents claim the 2016 roof was built incorrectly by Barnett Developments Ltd.
Roof repairs began summer 2026, stalled during a heatwave, and no settlements have been issued.

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Leaseholders at Portland View in Bristol report severe water damage after the roof failed.
Sophie Manfield says her master bedroom ceiling collapsed and mushrooms grew in floorboards.
Mark Bennett and Will Gawned report up to 60 litres of water dripping daily into their bedroom.
Residents claim the 2016 roof was built incorrectly by Barnett Developments Ltd.
Roof repairs began summer 2026, stalled during a heatwave, and no settlements have been issued.