North-west Kent and beyond
Roof repairs in Kent.
Kent’s roofs range from handmade clay tiles on old town houses to concrete tiles on commuter estates. The fault we look for first is simple: tiles that have lost their grip as nails, pegs and nibs wear out. We cover Dartford, Gravesend, Sevenoaks, Swanley, Orpington, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Rochester.
- 10 townsnamed on our Kent coverage list
- Tiles & slatesslipped, cracked or missing
- Freequotes with no obligation
When tiles lose their grip
Older tiles hang from battens by nibs, pegs or nails, and all three wear out over time. Iron nails rust through, soft nibs break away and battens lose their hold, so tiles begin to slide one or two at a time. A single slipped tile is a quick fix, but a scattered pattern across a slope points to a wider fixing problem.
- One or two tiles dropped out of line
- Broken tiles collecting in gutters or borders
- Daylight showing through in the loft
- Random slips spread across a whole slope
Matching old clay tiles
A new tile can look wrong on a weathered roof, and older Kent houses often have clay tiles that are not a standard modern size. Where we can, we find the closest match, and sometimes move sound old tiles to the visible slope with the replacements on a less prominent one. In historic parts of towns such as Rochester and Sevenoaks, keeping the character of the roof matters as much as the repair.
- Closest available match on period roofs
- Sound tiles reused where practical
- Replacements placed where they show least
- Conservation constraints raised before work starts
Different towns, different exposure
Our Kent work is centred on the north-west of the county, around the M25 and A2. Gravesend, Dartford and Rochester sit close to the Thames and Medway and can catch the wind off the water, while Sevenoaks and Tonbridge have more older houses and tree cover. Bexleyheath, Sidcup and Orpington are largely interwar and post-war suburbs with their own common faults.
- Storm damage on exposed slopes and ridges
- Leaf build-up and damp on tree-lined plots
- Worn concrete tiles on suburban semis
- Lead flashing and valley repairs at every type of house
How the job works
- 1Map the slipped tilesWe note where tiles have moved and whether they form a pattern or are isolated, because that decides the scale of the repair.
- 2Find out why they movedLifting a few tiles shows the condition of the fixings, battens and felt underneath.
- 3Source a suitable matchFor older clay and concrete roofs we look for the closest tile before giving you a written price.
- 4Refix and tidy upTiles go back securely, loose debris is cleared from the gutters and you get photos of the finished work.
Why choose us in Kent
- A free quote anywhere on our Kent list, with no pressure to go ahead.
- Photos showing the condition under the tiles as well as on top of them.
- A straight answer on whether a slipping roof needs repairing or re-covering.
Common questions
Why do my roof tiles keep slipping one at a time?
Usually the fixings have reached the end of their life. Rusted nails, broken nibs or tired battens let tiles slide gradually, and more will follow until the cause is dealt with.
Can you match old Kent clay tiles?
We aim for the closest match we can find. Old handmade tiles vary, so an exact match is not always possible, and we’ll show you the options before any are fitted.
Which parts of Kent do you travel to?
Our main area is north-west Kent, including Dartford, Gravesend, Sevenoaks, Swanley and Bexleyheath, and we also list Maidstone, Tonbridge and Rochester. If you are elsewhere in the county, ask and we’ll tell you if we can help.
At what point do slipped tiles mean a new roof?
When slips keep appearing across several slopes and the fixings or battens are failing throughout, repairs start to lose their value. If that is where your roof is, we’ll show you the evidence and let you decide.
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