Roof Repairs in Retford: Ridge Tiles, Slates and Leaks

We cover Retford and the neighbouring villages for roof repairs, from small fixes on ridges and hips to storm damage and persistent leaks. Checking the ridge is one of the quickest ways to find a problem before it turns into one. If you can see tiles on the ground or a gap on the skyline, that is worth photographing from a safe distance.

Ridges, hips and what holds them down

Ridge and hip tiles are held down with mortar or with dry-fix systems, and each ages differently. Mortar cracks and falls out, while dry-fix clips can loosen or corrode. In an exposed spot, a ridge that has been standing for decades may simply have outlived its mortar, and re-bedding or switching to a dry-fix system can be the sensible answer.

We assess whichever system is on the roof and renew the fixings or bedding as needed, so the ridge is held down securely again. Cracked or loose ridge ends and hip terminations are also checked, since wind tends to catch these first.

• Ridge and hip tile repairs
• Replacement of cracked, slipped or missing tiles
• Slate repairs and damaged fixings
• Lead flashing and valley repairs
• Flat roof leak repairs
• Storm damage assessment

Older buildings need a careful hand

Retford has a lot of older brick properties, and on those the slate and lead are often original. Repairs should suit the roof that is there instead of replacing sound slates unnecessarily or putting in materials that clash with the old. Valleys and chimney flashings on these buildings are looked at as part of any repair, because a leak is often at a junction rather than in the middle of a slope.

After a storm we look at what has been displaced and decide whether temporary protection or a permanent repair is sensible, subject to availability. Call or WhatsApp with photos of the damage and we can give you a quote.