Honest advice first: repair, recover or replace
Most roofing firms sell one thing, so every survey ends the same way. We are a construction company, which means an assessment with us can honestly end in a small repair, a partial recover, or a full re-roof, whichever the roof actually needs. We tell you which one you are looking at and why, in writing.
It also means the jobs a roofing-only firm has to walk away from are ours to finish. If stripping the covering exposes rotten timbers, a tired chimney or a valley that has been leaking for years, the same team carries on and deals with it, priced at rates agreed before work started.
Because we are a construction company rather than a roofing-only firm, an assessment can end in a repair, a partial recover or a full re-roof. We tell you which one the roof actually needs, and we can carry out the timber and structural work if the roof turns out to need it.
Free no obligation surveyWhat the work covers
Roofing, in detail
Full re-roofs
Strip to the timbers, inspect the structure, new membrane, battens and covering, fixed to current standards.
Tile, slate and flat roofs
Concrete and clay tiles, natural slate, and felt, EPDM or GRP flat roof systems for garages and extensions.
Roof timber repair
Rafters, battens and wall plates inspected and repaired or replaced where damp or age has taken its toll.
Fascias, soffits and guttering
Often replaced while the scaffold is already up, which is the cheapest time to do it.
Chimneys and flashings
Repointing, rebuilding and lead work around chimneys, abutments and valleys.
Insulation at the same time
Loft insulation brought up to current standards while the roof is open, with the ventilation it needs.
At a glance
Roofing, the short version
Work
Full re-roofs, re-covers, repairs, flat roofs, leadwork, fascias and guttering
Where
West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
What decides the price
Roof size and shape, covering, access and what the timbers look like once stripped
What you get
A fixed written quote with a stated rate for timber, and a programme
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Repair, re-cover or replace?
| Repair | Re-cover | Replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When | Localised failures, felt intact | Tiles and felt at end of life, timbers sound | Structure itself has suffered |
| Scaffold | Sometimes a tower | Full | Full |
| Disruption | A day or two | Days | Days to weeks |
| Membrane | No | New breathable membrane | New breathable membrane |
| Ridge | Rebedded | Dry ridge as standard | Dry ridge as standard |
What the quote includes
- Scaffolding and safe access
- Strip and disposal of the old covering
- Breathable membrane, new battens and fixings
- The new covering, with reclaimed slate or tile reused where it is sound
- Dry ridge and hip systems, leadwork to valleys, chimneys and abutments
- A stated rate for any rotten timber found once the roof is open
What we check at the survey
- The loft: damp, daylight through the covering, the state of the felt and the timbers
- Tiles or slates: porosity, nibs, fixings, how many are reusable
- Ridges, hips, valleys, flashings and chimney pointing
- Fascias, soffits, guttering and ventilation
- Whether the honest answer is a repair rather than a replacement
- Consent, if the property is listed or in a conservation area
Common problems
What we get called out to fix
Damp loft, no visible leak
Perished felt under sound-looking tiles. The tiles have to come off to replace it.
Ridge tiles lifting
Mortar bedding failed. A dry ridge fixes them mechanically and lets the roof breathe.
Leak at the chimney
Flashings patched with mastic for years. Lead, done properly, is the only fix that lasts.
Wet ceiling on a terrace
Shared valley gutter. Both sides need doing, and we agree that with the neighbour first.
Why homeowners choose us
The bits that matter before you let anyone on site
Fully insured
Public liability cover, plus insurance-backed cover through our trade body memberships.
Fixed written quotes
Itemised, in writing, before any work starts. The price we agree is the price you pay.
Workmanship covered for 12 months
Plus 10-year structural cover where it applies, and manufacturer warranties passed straight to you.
Rated 4.9 on Google
From 13 verified reviews by customers across the West Midlands.
The work
What it looks like on site
Recent work
Roofing we have completed
How it works
Assess. Quote. Build.
The order matters: we never price work we have not seen with our own eyes.
Free on-site assessment
We visit, inspect and talk through what you actually need. No obligation, no pressure.
Fixed-price quote
A written, itemised quote. The price we agree is the price you pay.
Build and handover
One project lead, a tidy site, and a walkthrough with you at completion.
Thinking about roofing?
Free no obligation survey across the West Midlands and nationwide. We visit, measure and put a fixed price in writing.
What customers say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google
From 13 reviews. Every one below is real and unedited.
Had Marcus & the team remove my spray foam last week. They was very professional & left no mess. They replaced my old felt with a new membrane as it was so old & falling apart. I have recommended them to my neighbour. Good service all round.
Carter Langfold spent 5 days last week correcting a mess done by another Company in an attempt to remove spray foam from loft. The team led by Manager Marcus were brilliant throughout the week.
Very pleased with the professionalism & standard of work provided.
Questions
Roofing questions, answered straight
How do I know if my roof needs replacing?
Most roofs people think need replacing need repairing, and the loft usually tells you more than the outside. Our guide on how to tell if your roof needs replacing covers what to look for; the free survey settles it properly.
Does a new roof add value to a house?
Rarely in the way an extension does. What it does is protect the price you were going to get and remove a reason for a buyer to renegotiate. We wrote an honest answer in does a new roof add value to your home.
What is the difference between a repair, a recover and a replacement?
A repair fixes localised failures. A recover strips and relays the covering on sound timbers. A replacement is needed when the structure itself has suffered. They are very different prices, and we tell you which one your roof actually needs.
How long does a re-roof take?
A typical house re-roof is measured in days rather than weeks, but size, access and weather all move it. The written quote comes with a programme so you know what to expect before work starts.
How much does a new roof cost?
There is no honest single number, because two houses with the same footprint can need very different roofs: a simple gable in concrete tile is a different job from a hipped roof in natural slate with rotten battens underneath. We explain what actually moves the price in how much does a new roof cost, and the free survey gives you a fixed figure for yours.
Do I need planning permission to re-roof my house?
Usually not. Like-for-like re-roofing is normally permitted development. It changes if the house is listed, in a conservation area, or you want to alter the roof shape or add a dormer. Building regulations still apply to the work itself, and we handle the building control side as part of the job.
Will you replace the fascias, soffits and guttering at the same time?
If they need it, yes, and it is the sensible time to do it because the scaffolding is already up. We will tell you honestly whether yours are sound enough to leave. There is a plain guide in fascias, soffits and guttering replacement.
Where we work
West Midlands based, covering Worcestershire and Warwickshire
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