Finding the leak
We look outside and in the loft, then follow the water back to where it gets in. That is the bit most people skip.
Roofers in Hayes & West London
Roof repairs in Hayes, Hillingdon and West London
The damp patch on your ceiling is rarely right under the hole. Water gets in, runs along a batten or the underlay, and drips somewhere else entirely. So we find where it is actually coming in before we quote for anything.
Worth a look if you notice
Signs you need a roof repair
Most of these start small. Caught early, they are usually a morning's work.
- Brown marks on a ceiling or down a wall
- A tile or slate on the drive or in the gutter
- Mortar crumbling off the ridge or the gable ends
- Lead round the chimney lifting or split
- Gutters overflowing in normal rain
- Daylight or damp you can see from inside the loft
What the job involves
Leak detection, tile repairs and leadwork
What the repair involves depends on the roof and what has gone. These are the jobs we do most.
Tiles and slates
Slipped, cracked or missing ones replaced with a match and fixed properly, not just slid back into place.
Flashings and valleys
Chimneys, walls, roof windows and valleys. The joins are where nearly all leaks start.
How we go about it
Roof repair or roof replacement? We tell you straight
If a repair will hold, you get a repair. If the tiles keep slipping because the nails underneath have rusted through, we will show you that too, because patching it again just means another call-out next winter.
- We find where the water gets in, not just where it shows
- You get the price in writing before anyone starts
- Every photo on this site is from our own jobs
FAQ
Roof repairs in Hayes: common questions
Do you do emergency roof repairs?
Yes, for storm damage and active leaks. First we make it safe, usually with a tarp or temporary cover, then we do the proper repair once the weather allows. Ring 07584 213 770 and we will tell you honestly how soon we can get there.
How much does a roof repair cost in Hayes?
It depends on what has failed and how we get to it. One slipped tile we can reach from a ladder costs far less than a valley that needs scaffolding. We look first, then give you a fixed price in writing.
How quickly can you look at a leak in Hayes?
Hayes is our own patch, so it is the easiest area for us to get to. Ring 07584 213 770 with your postcode and what is happening, and we will tell you honestly when we can come.
Can a leak be fixed from inside the loft?
Looking from inside helps find it, but the actual fix is almost always outside, where the water is getting in.
Do you fix slipped tiles and slates?
Yes. We match the tile or slate as closely as we can and fix it into sound timber. If lots are slipping, the fixings are usually the real problem and we will tell you.
Will I get a price before you start?
Always, in writing. If something needs making safe urgently, like a tarp over a hole after a storm, we will tell you that cost separately before we do it.
Areas
Roof repairs near you in West London
We are in Hayes, UB3 5EL. The closer you are, the quicker we can get to you. Ring with the postcode and you will get a straight answer.
All areas we cover