Clear advice first
The right repair depends on more than the visible covering.
Slates and tiles protect the roof as part of a complete system that includes battens, underlay, fixings, ridges, verges, valleys and flashings. We assess the surrounding roof before recommending isolated replacement, wider maintenance or re-roofing, helping avoid a cosmetic repair that misses the underlying defect.
Slate and tile problems we assess
- ✓Cracked, slipped or missing slates and tiles
- ✓Loose or weathered ridge, hip and verge details
- ✓Recurring leaks beneath an apparently sound covering
- ✓Corroded fixings and nail fatigue on older slate roofs
- ✓Storm damage, wind lift and displaced coverings
- ✓Ageing underlay, battens or widespread roof deterioration
A practical route to the right solution
01
Inspect the roof as a system
We consider the visible covering, junctions, drainage and accessible supporting layers rather than focusing only on the nearest damaged tile.
02
Match materials appropriately
Where repair is suitable, we look for a compatible slate or tile profile, size, colour and fixing method for a sound, sympathetic result.
03
Explain repair or replacement
If defects are widespread, we set out why further patching may be poor value and provide a clear quotation for the appropriate scope.