Side returns
The valley between your extension and the neighbour.
East London service area
Roofers in Ilford
Leaks, extension roofs, gutters and re-roofs in Ilford. We book East London jobs in advance from our Hayes base.
We work out of 43 Hudson Road, Hayes, UB3 5EL. Ring first and we will tell you honestly how soon we can get to Ilford.
Photographed on one of our own jobs
Service areaIlford and nearby Seven Kings, Goodmayes and Barkingside
Business address43 Hudson Road, Hayes, UB3 5EL
Direct contact07584 213 770
Roofs in Ilford
Common roof problems in Ilford
Ilford is dense Edwardian and interwar terraces and semis, with side returns and rear extensions on most streets. Roofs sit close together and the boundary with next door is often only a party wall away.
Side-return extensions create a long narrow valley between your extension roof and the neighbour. Those valleys silt up, and there is rarely an easy way to reach them without a proper access plan.
Getting to you from Hayes
East London, so scheduled ahead from Hayes rather than dropped in on.
Our yard is at 43 Hudson Road, Hayes, UB3 5EL. Ring 07584 213 770 with the postcode and we will tell you straight away whether we are the right people for the job.
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When we come out
Roof repairs in Ilford: what we check
Side-return extensions leave long, narrow gaps between your roof and next door. They collect leaves, hold water and are awkward to reach, so they need a proper plan rather than a quick look.
Rear extensions
Where the flat roof meets the back wall.
Getting there
Safe access to spots you cannot see from the garden.
Our work
One of our re-roofs, start to finish
Fourteen photos of one West London re-roof. It was not in Ilford, but it shows how we work.
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Ilford questions
Ilford roofing FAQ
The gap between my extension and next door always seems wet. Is that normal?
No. A narrow valley between two roofs should drain freely. If it is holding water or debris it will find its way in eventually, and it is worth looking at before it does.
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