Leaking Valleys and Other Roof Repairs in Clifton
A valley is where two roof slopes meet, and it carries a lot of water. On many Clifton houses, particularly where an extension or porch has been added later, valleys and their flashings are among the first places a leak develops. Debris collects there, flashings age, and a stain appears indoors long before the cause is visible from the street.
Because suburban homes here run from post-war estates to later infill, the repair has to suit the roof in front of us. A repair on one roof may not suit the one next door.
Finding the cause
Valley leaks come from worn lead, split liners, or debris and moss building up until water overflows the edge. The stain on the ceiling may be a metre from the real fault, so tracing it takes a proper look from the roof. On a roof with a slight dip along the valley, water can pool and creep under the edge of the tiles.
Other faults are more obvious: a cracked or slipped tile, a loose ridge or hip, or a flashing that has lifted away from a wall.
- Leaking valleys repaired or relined
- Broken and missing tiles replaced
- Slate repairs and damaged fixings
- Ridge and hip tiles refixed or re-bedded
- Lead flashings restored at chimneys and junctions
- Flat roof leak repairs and storm damage assessments, subject to availability
Repair now or plan ahead
On a roof that is still in fair condition, a repair is the sensible answer. If the tiles have been neglected for years and the roof is crumbling, you may be paying to fix one problem on a roof that will soon need replacing, and it is better to know that before you decide.
Take photos of the damaged area and any internal staining and call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing. We will say what we think the fault is and quote. A short look from the roof usually settles which of these applies.
Roof Repairs: examples
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Roof Repairs near Clifton
Roof Repairs in Clifton: common questions
Can a valley be fixed without a new roof?
Often, yes, by renewing the lead or the lining and clearing debris. If the surrounding tiles have also failed, a larger repair may be needed. We cover Clifton along with West Bridgford, Ruddington and Beeston.
My ceiling stain is nowhere near the roof edge. Where is the leak?
Water travels along timbers and felt before it drips, so the entry point is usually higher up the slope. That is why the cause is traced from the roof and not from the stain alone. Repairs to the covering and flashings are often part of a single job.
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