Roofing services
Roof leaks, flashings,
slipped tiles and flat-roof repairs ,
fixed properly across the region.
Pitched and flat-roof repairs, lead flashings, slipped and missing tiles, ridge re-bedding, gutter clearance and roof-level reactive work. Same-day temporary weatherproofing available, written fixed price for permanent repair on the day of the site visit.
14+ years on roofs across the region · Same-day temporary fixes · Fixed written prices on the day.
Service overview
Roofing Services in North Wales & the North West, what you actually get.
What it is
Reactive roof repairs (slipped tiles, missing slates, lead flashing failures, ridge tile re-bedding, valley leaks), flat-roof patching and full overlays (felt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass), chimney repointing and lead aprons, gutter and downpipe clearance and replacement, fascia and soffit repairs, and emergency tarpaulin weatherproofing after storm damage.
Who it's for
Landlords with rental properties that suddenly start leaking; letting agents getting urgent tenant calls about water coming through a ceiling; block managers maintaining flat roofs and gutter systems on apartment buildings; commercial property managers responsible for industrial unit roofs; and homeowners with one-off repair or full re-roof work.
When you need it
Leaks, within 24 hours for temporary weatherproofing, written fixed price for permanent repair on the day of the site visit. Storm damage, same day where the route allows. Gutter clearance, twice yearly, spring and autumn, before leaf-fall builds. Full re-roofs, planned, typically with 2–6 weeks' lead time depending on materials and weather windows.
Why it matters
A small roof failure becomes a big property failure quickly. Water finds a route, soaks insulation, drops onto ceilings, seeps into electrical fittings, lifts timber and breeds mould. The cheapest version of any roof problem is the version you fix in the first week, by week six the same problem has a damp survey attached.
What happens if you wait
The real cost of leaving it.
Roof leaks rarely announce themselves politely. The first sign is usually a damp patch on a bedroom ceiling at 6am, with a Storm Whatever weather warning still on the forecast. The right response in the next 24 hours decides whether this becomes a £350 repair or a £3,500 ceiling-and-loft job.
Risks of leaving it
- Untreated leaks soak insulation, which loses thermal performance and breeds mould within 2–4 weeks.
- Water tracking down internal walls reaches electrical fittings, turning a roofing issue into a fire and electrocution risk.
- Slipped or missing tiles expose the underlay; underlay is rated for short-term exposure, not months, when it fails, the leak gets dramatically worse.
- Failed lead flashings around chimneys, soil stacks and abutments are the single most common source of 'mystery' leaks, and they need replacing, not silicone-sealing.
- Blocked gutters back up under the eaves, soaking fascia, soffit and the top of the wall, leading to rot and damp problems that look internal.
- Storm-damaged ridge tiles can dislodge and fall, a serious injury and property damage risk to anyone or anything below.
Common mistakes we see
- Silicone-sealing flashing failures instead of relaying the lead, silicone fails within 12–18 months and the leak returns worse.
- Booking a 'roofer' off Facebook without checking insurance or fall protection, uninsured roof work that goes wrong becomes your liability.
- Ignoring small leaks 'because it's only in heavy rain', the issue progresses regardless of how often it's raining hard.
- Patching flat roofs in winter with bitumen-based products that need warm dry weather to bond properly, fails on next freeze cycle.
- Using replacement tiles of the wrong profile or colour, looks wrong, weathers wrong, and the warranty on the original roof is voided.
- Skipping gutter clearance for 3+ years, by then the gutters are full, the fascia is rotten and the next storm causes overflow damage.
Our process
How we deliver, step by step.
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Call & emergency response
Phone 01244 529900 with the symptom and location. Active leaks get same-day temporary weatherproofing (tarpaulin, temporary patch) to stop further water ingress while the permanent fix is quoted.
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Inspection
Roof access via ladder, scaffold or cherry-picker depending on height and pitch. Internal inspection of loft and ceiling for water tracking, photographed throughout.
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Fixed written price on the day
Fixed written price with photos, cause, recommended permanent repair and any optional related work (e.g. while we're up there, the chimney lead aprons also need attention). Itemised so you can scope what to do now vs later.
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Repair work delivered
Like-for-like tile/slate matching where possible, fresh lead flashings to BS EN 12588, replacement underlay where exposed, ridge tiles re-bedded with NHL-3.5 mortar. Done in a weather window that lets the work bond and cure.
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Clean-up & sign-off
All debris (old tiles, mortar drops, broken slate) cleared from the site, including the gutters and ground level. Photo sign-off pack supplied within 48 hours of completion.
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Guarantee
Workmanship guarantee on all repairs and re-roofs. Insurance-backed guarantees available on full re-roofs through our underwriter where requested.
What you get
The benefits, in plain English.
Same-day temporary weatherproofing
Tarpaulin, plastic membranes or temporary tile placement to stop active leaks the same day, even before permanent quote is approved.
Fixed written prices on the day
Photos, cause analysis, fix recommendation and itemised price, so you can make a decision quickly without a sales conversation.
Materials matched properly
Slates and tiles matched to the existing roof profile, colour and texture, preserves both aesthetics and warranty terms.
Lead, not silicone
Failed flashings replaced with fresh lead to BS EN 12588, not patched with sealant that fails within 18 months.
Compliant access
Scaffold, harness and fall protection used where required, uninsured ladder-and-hope work never happens on our jobs.
One contractor, every trade
While we're on the roof we can check chimney, lead, gutters, soffit and any electrical penetrations, fixed under one quote rather than four contractors.
The detail that matters
Roofing Services: materials, methods & specifications.
Roofing is a craft trade that's been industrialised badly by lots of people, quick patches, wrong materials, the wrong fix done fast. Done properly, a repair lasts decades; done badly, the same area needs revisiting every winter. Here's what 'done properly' looks like across the work we cover.
Slipped & missing tiles/slates
Tiles slip when the nibs break or the fixing nail corrodes; slates slip when the nail/hook fixing fails. We replace like-for-like (matching profile, colour and size), refix with copper or stainless nails depending on roof type, and check adjacent tiles for the same failure mode. A single slipped tile is often a sign of a row that's about to follow.
Lead flashings
Lead around chimneys, parapets, valleys and abutments fails through thermal movement, splitting or corrosion (rare). Replacement to BS EN 12588 in Code 4 or Code 5 lead, dressed properly into mortar joints and pinned with lead clips, not silicone-sealed in place. A properly dressed lead flashing lasts 80+ years; a silicone patch lasts 12–18 months.
Ridge & hip tiles
Traditional ridges are bedded on NHL-3.5 (natural hydraulic lime) mortar; modern roofs increasingly use dry-fix systems with mechanical fixings and breathable seals. Both have their place, but a 1990s mortar-bedded ridge that's failing should usually be re-bedded with mortar, not mixed with a dry-fix system that doesn't match the original.
Flat roof, felt, EPDM, GRP
Felt is cheapest and shortest-life (typically 10–15 years). EPDM rubber is single-membrane, fully bonded, with a 25+ year life and high impact resistance. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic / fibreglass) is laminated in situ, with a 25+ year life and a hard wearing surface, good for any roof that has occasional foot traffic. We quote the right option for the roof, not the cheapest.
Chimney work
Chimney repointing in NHL-3.5 (lime mortar, never strong cement on old chimneys, which causes spalling), lead aprons and back gutters renewed in Code 4/5 lead, pots re-flaunched, cowls and bird guards fitted where appropriate. Often paired with internal damp problems where the chimney is the cause.
Gutters, downpipes & rainwater goods
Twice-yearly clearance (spring and autumn) for residential; quarterly on heavily wooded sites or industrial fume zones. Cast iron, aluminium and UPVC replacement systems, including hopper heads and concealed Yorkshire gutters on commercial. Brackets must be at correct spacing, overflowing gutters often aren't blocked, they're under-bracketed.
Fascia & soffit
Repair and replacement of timber fascia/soffit (often paired with re-felting of the eaves) or replacement in UPVC where the existing has rotted. Important to specify ventilation provision (over-fascia vents or soffit vents) so the loft space remains ventilated and avoids condensation issues.
Storm damage & insurance claims
Same-day temporary weatherproofing, photographed evidence pack for the insurer, written fixed price in the format the loss adjuster needs, and direct liaison with the loss adjuster on request. Significantly speeds up claims and reduces the chance of disputed scope.
Pitched roofs, flat roofs, commercial industrial sheets and domestic alike, across Deeside, Chester, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester and into Cumbria.
We cover North Wales, Wrexham, Rhyl, Bangor, Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria, see our full service areas or jump back to home.
Recent work
A selection of recent work completed across North Wales & the North West.
FAQ
Honest answers, before you call.
Can you respond to an active leak today?
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Yes, same-day temporary weatherproofing (tarpaulin, temporary patch) is available across our core area on 01244 529900. Fixed written price for the permanent fix is handed over on the day of the site visit.
How much does a roof repair cost?
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A typical slipped-tile or single-flashing repair is £180–£450 including access; chimney work £450–£1,500; full flat-roof overlays from around £1,800 for small extensions up to £8,000+ for larger blocks. Always quoted properly after inspection, never a flat-rate guess.
Do you carry out full re-roofs?
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Yes, pitched and flat. Domestic, commercial and industrial. Insurance-backed guarantee available on request, scaffold and waste removal included as standard, weather windows planned in.
Will you match my existing tiles?
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Yes wherever possible, we source matching profile, colour and texture from manufacturer and reclaim merchants. On older roofs where exact match isn't available, we'll discuss the closest acceptable alternative and where to source from (often a reclaim yard).
Do you work on commercial and industrial roofs?
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Yes, single-ply membrane, metal profile sheet, fibre cement, asphalt and built-up felt systems. Including fall protection, edge protection and roof access design appropriate to each site.
How long do flat roofs last?
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Felt typically 10–15 years; EPDM rubber 25+ years; GRP fibreglass 25+ years. The age of the roof and the type of failure decide whether patching is sensible or whether an overlay is the right call, we'll always tell you honestly.
Can you clear gutters too?
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Yes, and it's the cheapest maintenance you'll do on a roof system. Blocked gutters cause more 'leaking roof' calls than actual roof failures.
What about insurance claims?
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We supply photographed evidence packs, written quotes in the format loss adjusters expect, and liaise directly with adjusters where you'd like us to. Significantly reduces back-and-forth and disputed scope.
Ready when you are
Free survey, fixed written price for your roofing services on the day we attend.
No pressure, no obligation. A senior tradesperson attends, diagnoses properly, and hands you a fixed written price on the day of the site visit.
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