When patching up no longer keeps the weather out, a new roof is the long-term answer. We re-roof pitched, dormer and flat roofs across Northampton, using new tiles or slate chosen to suit your home.
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A re-roof means taking the old covering back to the rafters and building it up again properly. On a pitched or dormer roof that usually means stripping the old tiles and battens, checking the timbers underneath, then fitting a modern breathable under-tile membrane, new battens and your new tiles or slate, finished with the ridge, verges and flashings.
Many older houses have bitumen felt that has turned brittle and torn over the years, and some have no underlay at all. Replacing it is one of the biggest benefits of a re-roof, because the membrane is your second line of defence if wind-driven rain gets under a tile. It is also the right time to improve insulation, which we can include as part of the job.
Flat sections are handled differently. We can replace them with traditional felt or a modern system such as GRP fibreglass, which you can read about on our flat roofing page.
A single slipped tile or a cracked ridge is a repair, not a new roof. Replacement starts to make sense when problems are spread across the whole roof and keep coming back. Signs to look out for include:
Choosing the material is the other big decision. Concrete tiles are hard wearing and usually the most economical choice, clay tiles suit many older properties, and natural slate gives a classic finish. If neighbouring properties have slate, matching it keeps the street looking right.
Heavier tiles can add load to the roof structure, so changing material is worth talking through first. Our pitched and tiled roofing page covers tile options in more detail, and our roof replacement page explains how the work runs and what affects the cost.
A new roof is a big investment, so we start by looking at your existing roof and talking you through the options before anything is agreed. If a repair could buy you more time, we will say so, and if the roof really is past saving, we will explain why.
Our team of qualified and extensively trained roofers has over 15 years of experience working on homes in and around Northampton. We also cover towns across the county, including our roofing services in Wellingborough.
Every job comes with our full guarantee, and one customer, David Dorney, wrote: “Very professional, friendly and prompt. All work guaranteed (25 years for our new roof). Very easy to communicate with (thanks Andrew)”.
If your roof is beyond patching, get in touch for a free, no obligation quote and we can arrange a time to come and take a look.
Real photos of new tiled roofs and dormers fitted by our team around Northampton.
A well-installed tiled or slate roof should last for decades, although the exact lifespan depends on the material, the fixings and how exposed the roof is. Concrete tiles are commonly expected to last 50 years or more, clay tiles and natural slate often longer, and some original slate roofs have lasted over 100 years. Keeping gutters clear and fixing small faults early helps any roof reach its full life.
Usually not, if you are replacing the roof like for like and not changing its shape or height. Listed buildings and homes in conservation areas are different, and switching to a noticeably different material can also need consent. Larger re-roofs may need to meet Building Regulations, for example on insulation, so it is always worth checking with your local council before work starts.
The roofing work on a typical house often takes around a week, though larger or more complicated roofs take longer. The size and shape of the roof, the material, any timber repairs found once the old covering is off, and the weather all affect the timescale. We will talk you through the expected timescale for your roof when we quote.
Yes, in almost all cases you can carry on living at home during a re-roof. Roofers normally strip and recover the roof in stages and protect any open areas, so the house stays weathertight between working days. Expect some noise during the day, and it helps to clear the loft and move anything fragile away from the top floor before work begins.
It mainly depends on your house and the properties around it. Natural slate suits many period homes and streets where neighbouring roofs are slate, while concrete or clay tiles are a common choice for newer houses. Weight matters too, because switching from slate to heavier concrete tiles can mean checking the roof structure. We can talk through what will suit your home.
Related services: Pitched & Tiled Roofing · Slate Roofing · Flat Roofing
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Weathershield Roofing and Guttering Services Ltd are a Northampton based roofing company, with over 15 years experience working in and around Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas.
Weathershield Roofing and Guttering Services Ltd
54 Abington Square
Northampton NN1 4AA
Tel: 01604 436331
Mob: 07464 080546
Email: Weathershieldroofin1@icloud.com
Monday to Saturday: 7am to 8pm
Sunday: 7am to 2pm