Roofing service

Roof Repairs in London.

Leaks, slipped or broken tiles and storm damage, found and fixed properly.

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Roof Repairs done properly

Most roofs don’t need replacing, they need the right repair. We trace leaks back to the source, replace broken or slipped tiles and slates, and make good any damage so the problem doesn’t come back next winter.

What's included

Leak detection and repair
Slipped, cracked and missing tiles or slates
Lead flashing and valley repairs
Storm damage and emergency call-outs
Ridge and hip tile re-bedding

Roof leak repair starts with the water path

Water rarely comes in directly above the stain. It usually runs along the felt, a batten or a rafter first, so the tiles uphill of the mark and any nearby flashings need checking before anything is replaced. A patch in the wrong place only moves the problem somewhere else.

Loft checked first where there is safe access
Tiles lifted uphill of the stain, not just above it
Slipped slates usually refixed with a metal strip called a tingle
Closest available match used where a tile profile is no longer made

Emergency roof repair: stop the water, then fix the cause

An emergency repair often has two stages. In wind or heavy rain the first job is making the roof watertight, and the permanent repair follows when it is safe to work properly. Call 07450 208032 and we’ll do our best to get out quickly.

Move belongings and catch drips with buckets or towels
If water is near a light fitting, switch that circuit off
Stay off the roof and off ladders in wind or rain
Open Mon–Sat, 8am to 6pm, and we usually reply the same day

When a repair is the right job, and what affects the cost

A repair makes sense when the fault is local and the rest of the covering is sound. If tiles are failing across a whole slope, a new roof is worth pricing alongside it, and we’ll tell you honestly which we would choose. The size of the fault matters less to the cost than how easy it is to reach and what turns up once tiles are lifted.

Access: height, roof pitch and whether scaffolding is needed
How easily a matching tile or slate can be sourced
Perished felt or rotten battens found underneath: see felt and batten repairs
Leaks on an extension or dormer top: see flat roof repairs

Signs you need roof repairs

Damp patches on ceilings
Tiles in the garden or gutter
Daylight visible in the loft
Dripping after heavy rain

Spotted any of these? Call 07450 208032 for a free inspection.

Areas we cover for roof repairs

Common questions

Is it safe to leave a small roof leak until spring?

It is rarely a good idea. A small leak can keep wetting insulation, battens and rafters long after the ceiling mark stops growing, and that turns a simple repair into a bigger one. Get it looked at while the damage is still small.

Do I need scaffolding for a roof repair?

Not always. Some repairs on low roofs can be reached safely by other means, while taller houses and steep slopes usually need scaffolding or a tower. We’ll state what access is needed in your written price.

Will my home insurance pay for a storm damaged roof?

That depends on your policy, and many exclude wear and tear, so check with your insurer before assuming either way. Our photos of the damage and a clear written price are useful to have when you contact them.

What should I tell a roofer when I report a leak?

Say when it drips, which way the wind was blowing, and where the stain is in relation to the chimney or any walls. A leak that appears only in driving rain points to a different cause from one that appears in any shower.

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Speak to our team today. London, Essex, Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds.

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