Roof Repairs in Northampton

The most common causes are broken or slipped tiles, cracked mortar on the ridge or verges, worn lead flashing around chimneys and walls, and blocked valleys or gutters. Older roofs can also leak because the felt beneath the tiles has torn or perished. Water often travels before it drips, so the fault may not be directly above the stain on your ceiling.

If the problem is limited to one area and the rest of the roof is sound, a repair is usually the sensible choice. Replacement is worth considering when tiles are failing across the whole roof, the felt underneath has perished, or you are paying for repairs every year. We will give you an honest view of which makes more sense for your roof.

Permanent repairs are best done in dry weather, because mortar and some other materials need dry conditions to set and bond properly. In wet weather, a temporary repair, such as covering the damaged area, can often stop water getting in until the roof can be fixed properly. If water is coming through your ceiling, get in touch and we will talk through the options.

Many small repairs, such as replacing a few tiles or redoing a section of ridge mortar, can be completed in a day or less. Larger repairs, or jobs that need scaffolding for safe access, take longer to arrange and complete. The weather also plays a part, as some work needs dry conditions. We will explain the likely timescale when we quote.

Yes, we replace single tiles as well as carrying out larger repairs. A broken or slipped tile can usually be removed and replaced with a matching one without disturbing the rest of the roof. Finding a close match matters, especially on older roofs, so the repair blends in with the tiles around it.