Roof repairs
We trace where the water is actually getting in before we quote. Slipped tiles, failed flashings, blocked valleys.
Roof repair details →
Berkshire service area
Roofers in Slough
Slough is a short run from our Hayes yard. We handle leaking roofs, flat roofing, guttering and planned pitched-roof work right across the town.
We work out of 43 Hudson Road, Hayes, UB3 5EL. Ring first and we will tell you honestly how soon we can get to Slough.
Photographed on one of our own jobs
Service areaSlough and nearby Langley, Cippenham and Upton
Business address43 Hudson Road, Hayes, UB3 5EL
Direct contact07584 213 770
Roofs in Slough
What we tend to find on Slough roofs
Slough is largely interwar and post-war housing, much of it built for workers on the trading estate, with concrete tiles predominating and newer development mixed in. Roof forms are simple and consistent, which makes assessment straightforward.
Concrete interlocking tiles of that generation go porous and start delaminating at the surface. They keep water out for a long time after they start looking rough, so appearance on its own is a poor guide to whether they need replacing.
Getting to you from Hayes
Just up the road from Hayes. Slough sits comfortably inside our regular working area.
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.
Get a quote for SloughRoofing services in Slough
Roofing services available here
Searching for a roofer near you covers a lot of ground. One tile off after a windy night and a roof that has been quietly failing for a decade need very different conversations.
New roofs
Full pitched-roof renewal when patching has stopped paying. Strip out, new membrane and battens, tile or slate.
New roof details →Flat roofing
Extensions, garages, porches and dormers. We check the deck and the falls before choosing a covering.
Flat roofing details →Fibreglass roofing
Seamless GRP where the deck and the detailing suit it. Trims, upstands and outlets are part of the job, not an extra.
GRP roofing details →Gutters
Repairs and replacement. Getting water off the roof and away from the wall is half of keeping a house dry.
Gutter service details →Metal roofing
Standing seam and profiled sheet, mostly on extensions and dormers. Set-out has to be right first time.
Metal roofing details →
Slough roof assessment
What we look at on local roofs
Rainwater management is part of the roof, not a separate cosmetic item. Blocked or misaligned gutters can wet fascia boards and walls, while failed roof details may discharge more water behind them.
Before you ring, jot down the postcode, which part of the roof is affected and when you first noticed it. If the weather changes what happens indoors, mention that too. Photos from the ground or the loft help. Never climb up on a wet roof.
Eaves route
Trace water from the lowest roof courses into the gutter rather than assessing each part separately.
Downpipe flow
Confirm outlets and downpipes are clear and connected correctly.
Roof covering above
Inspect for cracked, displaced or poorly detailed coverings that may be feeding the overflow.
Choosing a local roofer
Checking out a local roofer
Everyone searching for the best or the cheapest roofer wants the same thing underneath: somebody who will not vanish and will not cut corners. That part you can actually check.
- Get the trading name, a direct number and a real address you could post a letter to
- Ask for the scope in writing, including what gets stripped out and what goes back on
- Compare quotes line by line rather than on the total at the bottom
- Ask to see a job photographed start to finish, not one glossy final shot
- Check insurance and any trade memberships yourself instead of taking the logo on the van for it
Work you can inspect
Fourteen photos from one complete roof
Our project page shows preparation, membrane and battens, roof-window junctions, slate installation and the finished roof. It is our own work, photographed as it happened. We have not relabelled it as a Slough job, because it was not one.
View the complete project
Slough questions
Questions we get from this area
My tiles look rough and flaky. Do they need replacing?
Not necessarily. Surface weathering on concrete tiles looks worse than it performs. What matters is whether they are cracked through, whether the fixings still hold, and what the underlay beneath is doing.
Can you assess a leaking roof in Slough?
Yes. Tell us when the leak shows itself, where the staining is, and whether it gets worse in wind as well as rain. Photos from the ground or from inside the loft help a lot. Do not go up on the roof yourself.
Do you work on flat roofs in Slough?
Yes, on extensions, garages, dormers and porches. Before we can price anything we need to know what the covering is, whether the deck underneath is sound, which way it falls and where the water is meant to go.
How do I compare roofing quotes?
Line by line, not on the total. Check what each quote includes for stripping out, materials, scaffold or access, skips and guttering. The cheap one is often cheap because something is missing from it.
Nearby coverage
Nearby areas we cover
The full list is on the service-area page.