Roof repairs
We fix leaks, mend general wear and tear and put right damage caused by the weather, on pitched and flat roofs alike.
Get a quoteMost roof problems start small. A cracked tile, a slipped slate or a gap in the mortar along the ridge lets in a little water at a time, and by the time it shows on a ceiling it may have been soaking the battens and timbers for some time.
Have you seen cracks or splits around the edges of your flat roof, or damp patches on a ceiling? Are tiles missing or loose, or is the roof covered in moss? Then your roof probably needs some attention to keep your home well insulated, structurally sound and protected from the weather.
We carry out high-quality roof repairs and maintenance, from a single replacement tile to re-bedding a whole ridge. When we look at your roof, we will tell you honestly what needs doing, and you get a written estimate before any work starts.
Many repairs are small jobs: a few new tiles, a length of fresh mortar, a flashing refixed. Where the original tiles or slates are no longer made, reclaimed ones can often be found, so the repair blends in with the rest of the roof.
Questions about roof repairs
How do you find where a leak is coming from?
A damp patch is not always directly below the leak, because water can run along the felt and timbers before it drips. The usual causes are slipped or cracked tiles, worn flashings around a chimney or wall, a split valley and loose ridge tiles, and checking each of these from outside and from the loft normally finds it.
What should I do if tiles come off in a storm?
Keep people and pets away from the area below, as more can fall, and do not go up a ladder to look. Put a bucket under any drips, move anything valuable out of the way and give us a call to arrange a repair.
Is moss on the roof a problem?
A light covering is mostly cosmetic. A thick layer holds water against the tiles, can lift them at the edges and washes down into the gutters, where it causes blockages. If your roof is covered in moss, it is worth having it looked at.
Why do ridge tiles come loose?
Older ridge tiles are bedded in mortar, which dries out and cracks after years of sun, frost and rain. Once it lets go, the tiles can rock or blow off in high winds. They can be re-bedded in fresh mortar or refixed with a dry ridge system.
Spotted a leak or a slipped tile?
Call or email us and we will come and take a look, with free advice and a free quotation.
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