Roof Repairs in Ruddington, From Cottages to Newer Homes
On a traditional cottage, a good repair is usually the smallest one that works. Replacing only what has failed, and fixing it sympathetically, often keeps the character of the building while stopping the leak, and that principle guides how we approach repairs on older Ruddington roofs. Either way, the aim is a repair that holds, not a patch that needs revisiting after the next storm.
Newer homes in the village have different weaknesses, such as slipped concrete tiles, tired ridge bedding and worn flashings around bays and porches. Evans Roofing Services, based in Beckingham, repairs both kinds of roof across Ruddington, Clifton, Keyworth and the neighbouring area.
Fixing what has actually failed
We start by finding the source of the water, which is not always where the stain is. On older roofs that can mean a slipped slate, a rusted fixing or a flashing that has pulled away, and the repair is made to blend with the existing covering. Where an old ridge or hip has been bedded in hard mortar, we look at whether it is moving as a unit before deciding how to fix it.
On later houses the usual suspects are cracked tiles, loose ridge and hip components and valleys that have worn through.
- Leak investigation covering tiles, flashings, valleys and gutters
- Replacing broken or missing tiles with compatible ones
- Slate repairs and renewal of damaged fixings
- Ridge and hip tile repairs
- Lead flashing and valley repairs
- Flat roof leak repairs
Storm damage and temporary protection
After high winds or heavy rain we assess what has moved, decide on temporary protection if it is needed and then plan a lasting repair, subject to availability. Matching old slates or clay tiles can take a little time, so protecting the roof in the meantime is sensible.
Call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with photos of the damage and any internal staining, and we will advise on the next step and quote for the repair.
Roof Repairs: examples
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Roof Repairs in Ruddington: common questions
Can you repair part of an older cottage roof without redoing it all?
Often, yes. If the rest of the covering and the timbers are sound, replacing the failed tiles or slates and renewing a flashing can solve the problem. An inspection of the roof and loft will show whether that is realistic.
Why does my ceiling stain when it is not raining on that side?
Water can run along rafters and felt before it appears, so the entry point may be some distance from the mark. We follow it back through the roof rather than patching where the stain shows. Photos of the ceiling and the loft help us narrow it down.
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