At Roofline we have been successfully inspecting and repairing roofs in the Essex area for over 45 years. We are time served tradesmen and have a wealth of experience at our disposal. Roof leaks are our speciality and believe me, we have seen them all! If you have discovered a stain on your ceiling or drip above your windows, contact us as soon as possible for a free inspection and quotation.
A roof detail not fitted correctly could cause a problem, it’s best to get any issues fixed before more serious damage is caused. If we are unable to fix the leak on our initial visit then a temporary measure will be put in place to prevent further water ingress before we return and carry out the permanent repair.
The majority of roof problems can be repaired without the need to completely replace the roof. A simple inexpensive repair is often all that is required. Even the largest most detailed roofs can remain watertight for a lifetime provided essential maintenance is carried out. Common problems we encounter are leaks; where a tile is damaged or loosed and where lead flashings have not been installed correctly at roof details such as chimneystacks and valleys. Split, cracked and blistered flat roofs are also very common.
It is relatively easy to lay roof tiles over a straight area of roof but there is a specific code of practice when using sheet lead to watertight roof details and junctions. Incorrectly installed lead sheet accounts for the majority of leaks we attend.
The lead flashings importance to the lifespan of the roof cannot be exaggerated, as the roof is only as strong as its weakest part. For example if a roofs valley lining (the trough between two joining roof angles) splits or is not sufficiently wide enough all the rainwater from both adjoining slopes will end up in your home damaging timber, plaster and decoration.
At Roofline we are successfully repairing these problems on a daily basis and you can be assured when we repair your roof it will remain permanently watertight.
Call 07989 551 057 now or use our contact form to provide us with a detailed description of what you want done. We’ll respond quickly with a detailed, no obligations estimate.