Ollerton Roof Repairs: Slipped Tiles, Leaks and Ridge Damage
A single slipped tile can let in enough water to stain a ceiling, and in Ollerton it is one of the most common reasons for a call. Village roofs wear in different ways depending on the house: bungalows with long, low slopes, two-storey houses with steeper pitches, and the odd cottage with its own quirks. Each type needs a slightly different eye, and the repair that suits one can be wrong for another.
We repair pitched roofs in Ollerton and nearby villages. Our approach is to find out what is actually wrong, fix that, and tell you honestly if the roof is nearing the point where repairs stop making sense. Sometimes a few new tiles are all that is needed, and sometimes the repair is simply buying time.
How different roofs fail
On bungalows, long slopes and low pitches mean that water runs more slowly, and mortar bedding on ridges can crack and let go. On two-storey houses, wind tends to find slipped tiles on exposed edges and gable ends. Cottages and larger detached homes can have valleys, dormers and chimney junctions that all need to be sound.
Many leaks turn out to be at junctions rather than in the middle of the tiling, so we check the lead flashings, valleys and abutments as well as the tiles. That saves chasing the same leak twice.
- Slipped, cracked and missing tiles replaced
- Slate repairs and fixing renewals
- Ridge and hip tile repairs
- Lead flashing and valley repairs
- Flat roof leak repairs on extensions
- Storm damage assessment and temporary protection
Getting a repair looked at quickly
If you can see damage from the ground or have a leak coming through the ceiling, send photos by WhatsApp or call us. We can tell you a lot from clear pictures of the roof, the loft and the affected ceiling.
After a storm, we assess the damage and decide on temporary protection or a permanent repair, subject to availability.
Roof Repairs: examples
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Roof Repairs near Ollerton
Roof Repairs in Ollerton: common questions
Why does my roof leak only in heavy rain?
Often the roof has a small gap that only lets water through when it is driven by wind or when rain is heavy enough to overwhelm a worn tile or flashing. The leak can still cause damage, so it is worth having looked at even if it is intermittent. Timber that is repeatedly wetted and dried in the loft can rot out of sight.
Can you repair just one side of the roof?
Yes, where the damage is limited to one slope. We replace the tiles that need it with compatible ones and leave sound sections alone. Matching the existing tiles matters, so we look at what is on the roof before ordering anything.
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