Local roofers · Basildon
Roofers in Basildon.
Basildon was laid out as a new town after the war, so much of it shares the same roofing issues: long tiled terraces, flat-roofed garages and extensions added over the decades. We repair and replace pitched and flat roofs across the town, from Pitsea and Vange to Laindon and Langdon Hills. Tell us what is happening and we’ll tell you honestly what it needs.
- Torch-onmulti-layer felt flat roofs
- Freequotes, with no obligation
- Photosof every job we do
Flat roofs on garages, porches and extensions
New-town housing came with plenty of garages, and many homes have since gained a flat-roofed kitchen or porch. Where the deck is sound, splits and blisters can be repaired. Once the boards go soft or water sits in the same place after every shower, the roof needs stripping and re-laying with proper falls.
- Standing water usually means the falls are poor, not just the felt
- Soft spots underfoot mean the decking has been getting wet
- Lifting edge trims let wind-driven rain get under the felt
- New roofs are torch-on multi-layer felt, with new decking where needed
New-town terraces and shared roof lines
On a terrace, one long roof can run across several homes, usually in concrete tiles, with each owner responsible for their own stretch. That makes neighbouring repairs and the join between them the weak point, particularly where one house has been re-roofed and the next has not. Water can also travel along felt or battens, so the leak inside isn’t always directly under the fault.
- Joins between old and new roofing need careful detailing
- Water can run along old felt and appear several feet from its source
- Ridge mortar along a whole terrace tends to age at the same rate
- Timber fascias from the original build are often due for uPVC replacement
Beyond the estates: Langdon Hills and Laindon
Not all of Basildon is uniform. The higher ground around Langdon Hills catches more wind than the estates below, which matters for ridges and verges. The town also grew up around older settlements and the plotlands, the self-built homes that came before the new town, so odd roof shapes and one-off extensions do turn up, and they need looking at individually.
- Exposed ridges benefit from a dry ridge system rather than fresh mortar
- Loose verge tiles can be secured with a dry verge system
- Bungalows and older homes may have roof shapes that don’t follow the estate pattern
- Older additions may have weak junctions where they meet the main wall
How the job works
- 1Tell us what you’ve noticedA call, email or a couple of photos is enough to start. We usually reply to enquiries the same day.
- 2Find where the water gets inWe check the roof and trace the route the water is taking, which on a terrace or flat roof isn’t always where the stain appears.
- 3Agree the scopeWe set out what is yours to fix, what the work involves and a clear written price.
- 4Do the work and show itOnce you’re happy to go ahead we carry out the repair or new roof and send photos of the finished job.
Why choose us in Basildon
- Honest advice on whether a flat roof can be repaired or needs replacing
- A clear written price for your garage, extension or terrace roof
- Photos of every job so you can see the finished work up close
Common questions
My garage is in a block. Can you re-felt just mine?
Often, yes, depending on how the roof is built. If the decking runs across several garages we need to look at how to finish cleanly against the neighbouring section, and it is worth checking who owns and is responsible for the roof first.
Why does my neighbour’s leak seem to be coming through my ceiling?
On a terrace, water can travel along felt, battens and timbers before it drops. We can inspect the roof above your property and photograph any faults, so you have something clear to discuss with your neighbour.
What if my old garage roof is corrugated sheet?
Older corrugated cement sheets can contain asbestos. It shouldn’t be cut or broken up until it has been checked, and if it does contain asbestos it needs dealing with by the right specialist before any new roof goes on. Tell us when you enquire so we can advise you on the next step.
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