New Roofs in Gedling: Re-roofing 1930s and Post-War Homes
Walk the streets of Gedling and you will see a lot of the same shapes repeated: 1930s semis with broad hipped roofs, post-war houses built in rows, and later infill that does not quite match either. When one of these roofs reaches the end of its life, a replacement is a chance to put right the weak points that the original builders left behind.
Evans Roofing Services is based in Beckingham and covers Gedling and the neighbouring suburbs of Carlton, Netherfield and Arnold. We fit new tiled, slate and flat roofs, and we look at the roof in front of us instead of assuming that every house on a street is the same underneath.
What a replacement roof involves
A full re-roof begins with taking off the old tiles or slates and looking closely at the rafters, battens and any lead. Timber that has decayed is replaced, and new underlay and fixings go on before the new covering. On older homes, the roof edges and chimney stacks are checked at the same time.
Hipped 1930s roofs have more ridges and junctions than a simple gable, and every one of those is a place where detailing matters.
- Clay or concrete tiles chosen to suit pitch and exposure
- Natural or manufactured slate with suitable fixings
- Stripping, structural checks and renewal of damaged timbers
- New flat roofs in EPDM, felt or GRP for garages and extensions
- Roofing for new extensions that blends with the existing house
Main roof, garage and extension together
Many houses here have a flat-roofed garage or rear extension, and it often makes sense to price those alongside the main roof so the whole house is weathertight at once. Work that changes the shape of a roof or adds an extension may need planning permission or building regulations approval, so check with your local council.
To start, call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with a few photos of the roof, front and back, and we will talk it through and quote.
New Roofs: examples
Illustrative images of the systems and repairs involved. See the full gallery.
New Roofs near Gedling
New Roofs in Gedling: common questions
Should I replace the roof and the garage roof at the same time?
If both are near the end of their lives, doing them together can save on access and disruption. The two roofs use different materials, so they are assessed separately and the decision is yours.
Will the new roof need to match my neighbours'?
There is no single rule, and on a street of similar houses people often choose a similar tile for appearance. If your property sits in an area with particular requirements, check with your local council.
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