Clear advice first
Replacement should solve more than the visible wear.
A complete re-roof is an opportunity to review the covering, battens, underlay, ventilation, roofline junctions and leadwork as one system. We explain suitable materials and the scope before work begins, then confirm any applicable guarantee in writing.
When re-roofing may be worth considering
- ✓Repeated repairs across several areas
- ✓Widespread tile, slate or fixing failure
- ✓Perished underlay or water tracking beneath the covering
- ✓Persistent leaks around multiple junctions
- ✓A roof approaching the end of its useful service life
- ✓A planned extension or substantial property renovation
A controlled re-roofing process
Survey and specification
We assess the existing roof, access, materials and associated details before preparing the quotation.
Protection and strip
The property and working area are prepared before the old covering is carefully removed.
Build the complete system
Membrane, battens, coverings and details are installed to the agreed specification, with the site kept orderly.
Before agreeing to a re-roof
A clear specification helps you compare quotations and understand the disruption. Discuss these details during the assessment:
- The covering, underlay and battens included, together with any limits on colour or material matching.
- Whether chimneys, flashings, gutters, fascias and rooflights are included or separately priced.
- The inspection of exposed roof timbers and the approval process for unforeseen repairs.
- Scaffold access, protection of adjoining areas, waste removal and the proposed work sequence.
- The written terms of any guarantee, including eligibility, exclusions and what documentation you receive.
Tile and slate choices for a Leicester re-roof
The existing structure, pitch, roof details and appearance guide the choice of covering. Compare the proposed tile or slate profile, colour, weight and fixing specification, rather than choosing on appearance alone. Availability and any planning or conservation requirements may limit a like-for-like match. See our slate and tile roofing service.
Look beyond the new covering
Ask how the specification deals with underlay, battens, ventilation, insulation interfaces, valleys, flashings and the roofline. Confirm what happens if defects in exposed timbers become visible after stripping. Any additional work and its cost should be discussed before proceeding.
Plan access, weather protection and handover
Discuss scaffold positions, deliveries, parking, waste handling and protection of gardens or adjoining property. Agree the likely sequence, how weather may affect it and the arrangements for keeping the building protected during the work.
Before completion, confirm the final scope, any outstanding items and the documents for your project, including applicable written guarantee terms. Keep the quotation and invoices with your property records. A 25-year guarantee applies to qualifying re-roofs under the agreed written terms.
If replacement has not yet been established as the right option, start with our repair or replace guide and roof inspection service. Garage and extension coverings are covered separately by flat roofing in Leicester.