Local roofers · Uxbridge
Roofers in Uxbridge.
Around Uxbridge, the Metropolitan line brought a wave of semis and bungalows to Ickenham and Hillingdon in the decades before the war. Many of those roofs are now on their second covering, and some are ready for a third. If yours is one of them, we will show you what is sound, what isn’t, and how much of it needs doing.
- Fullstrip and re-roof service
- Freequotes, no obligation
- Writtenprice before any work starts
Re-roofing a semi or bungalow
Hipped roofs on these houses are generous, so a re-roof is a real project, and it pays to be sure it is needed. We usually recommend one when tiles are porous across the slope, the felt has perished, or leaks keep appearing in new spots. The job then involves stripping to the rafters, replacing tired timber, and laying breathable membrane, treated battens and your choice of tile or slate.
- Old tiles, felt and battens removed
- Rafters checked and repaired
- New concrete tile, clay tile or slate
- Dry ridge and dry verge available
Rooflines and repairs around Hillingdon
Not every Hillingdon roof needs replacing, and we will tell you so. Plenty just need a dry ridge, a few replaced tiles or a section of felt and battens. With timber fascias at the end of their life on many of these homes, a uPVC roofline is often the job worth doing first, or together with the roof while a scaffold is up.
- uPVC fascias, soffits and gutters replaced
- Rotten bargeboards renewed on gable fronts
- Slipped or cracked tiles replaced individually
- Felt and batten repairs at the eaves
Old Uxbridge and rented homes near the university
Around the High Street and Windsor Street, the older buildings of the town sit within a conservation area, where we match the original materials and any visible change should go past Hillingdon Council. Further out, plenty of houses near Brunel are let to students, and landlords can rarely get up to look for themselves. Our photos and written price let you decide without a trip to the property.
- Matching tiles for older town-centre buildings
- Photos sent to landlords and managing agents
- Urgent repairs separated from those that can wait
- Gutter clearing to stop damp walls
How the job works
- 1Check the whole roofWe go through tile condition, loft felt, timbers and roofline, so the case for a new roof stands up.
- 2Choose your coveringWe talk through tile and slate, including what suits the existing timbers, and whether heavier materials are sensible.
- 3Confirm the specificationMembrane, battens, ridge and roofline details are set out in your written price, so you know what you’re paying for.
- 4Build and photographWe photograph the job, giving you a record of the work that ends up beneath the tiles.
Why choose us in Uxbridge
- Honest advice in Uxbridge, including when a new roof isn’t needed
- A written specification that shows what your price covers
- Photos of every job, for your own records or a landlord’s file
Common questions
How do I compare two quotes for a new roof?
Check that both cover the same things: a full strip, the membrane, battens, type of tile, how the ridge is fixed, and any scaffolding. A lower quote may simply leave something out, so ask each roofer to put it in writing.
What happens if rotten rafters turn up during a re-roof?
We photograph them and talk it through with you before going further. Rafter repairs are a normal part of stripping an older roof, and seeing the problem for yourself makes the decision a lot easier.
Will heavier tiles strain the rafters on my older house?
They can, if the timbers were sized for something lighter. Before suggesting a heavier covering we look at the rafters and how they are spaced. If there is any doubt, a lighter tile or added support may be the better route.
Do you cover Ickenham, Cowley and Ruislip?
Yes. We work across the borough of Hillingdon, so these areas are all covered, along with Hayes and Harefield.
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