A damp patch on the ceiling, a tile in the garden after a windy night or a drip in the loft are the most common reasons people contact us. Living on the coast means roofs in Blackpool take a lot of wind and salt-laden rain, and small faults can let water in quickly.
Our aim with any repair is simple: find where the water is actually getting in, explain what we have found, and fix that problem properly rather than replacing more than you need.
Problems we're commonly asked about
- Leaks showing as damp patches, stains or drips inside the property
- Slipped, cracked or missing tiles and slates, often after strong winds
- Loose or cracked ridge and hip tiles, or failing mortar bedding
- Damaged or lifted flashing where the roof meets walls, chimneys or dormers
- Valleys that overflow or leak during heavy rain
- Blocked or damaged roof vents and soakers
How we assess the problem
Water often travels before it appears inside, so the stain on your ceiling is not always directly beneath the fault. We look at the roof covering, the junctions and, where access allows, the loft space to trace the cause.
Where it is safe and useful, we can share photographs of what we find so you can see the problem for yourself before agreeing any work.
Repair and replacement options
Like-for-like tile or slate replacement
Replacing broken or missing pieces to match the existing roof as closely as possible.
Ridge and hip repairs
Rebedding or re-fixing loose ridge and hip tiles, including dry-fix options where suitable.
Flashing and valley repairs
Renewing failed flashing or valley linings that are letting water in.
Temporary weatherproofing
Where a full repair cannot be carried out straight away, making the area watertight until it can.
Materials and systems
To confirm: List the tile, slate, ridge and flashing materials the business actually uses.
What affects the quotation
- How easily the area can be reached, and whether scaffolding or a tower is needed
- The type and age of the existing tiles or slates, and whether matching ones are available
- Whether the damage is isolated or part of a wider problem with the roof
- The condition of the battens and membrane beneath the damaged area
From enquiry to completion
- You get in touch with a short description of the problem and your postcode.
- We arrange a convenient time to look at the roof.
- We explain what we found and send a written quotation.
- If you're happy to go ahead, we agree a start date and carry out the work.
- We tidy up and talk you through what has been done.
Where we carry out roof repairs
We're based in Blackpool and work on properties in Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys, Fleetwood. See the areas we cover for more detail.
Questions about roof repairs
+Is it worth repairing an older roof?
Often, yes. Many leaks come from a single failed area. If we find the roof is near the end of its life overall, we will explain why and talk you through the options rather than carrying out repeated short-term repairs.
+Can you tell me what is wrong before I agree to any work?
Yes. We explain what we have found and what we recommend, and you receive a quotation before work goes ahead.
+My tile came off in a storm — what should I do?
Keep clear of the area beneath the roof, move anything valuable away from any leak inside and get in touch with a description and, if possible, a photograph taken safely from the ground.