"Newmarket Roofers replaced the felt on our 1970s detached garage flat roof in November - t…"
"We had a ridge tile come loose during the October winds and water was getting into the bed…"
"I've got an older semi with a slate roof that needed about a dozen slates replacing after …"
From a single slipped tile to a full re-roof, we handle everything in-house. No subcontracting, no middlemen - just our own team on the scaffold, properly trained.
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Rotten fascias, sagging soffits or leaking gutters cause damp and damage fast. We replace and repair fascias, soffits an
Lead work seals the joints where a roof meets a wall, chimney or window - and when it fails, water gets in fast. We carr
Storm damage, active leak, damaged ridge - we aim to be on-site within 24 hours.
Newmarket Roofers carries out roofing work on homes and commercial properties across the town and the surrounding area. Whether you need a single tile replaced, a full re-roof, or a flat roof stripped and relaid, we handle the whole job from inspection through to completion. Below is a plain guide to what each service involves and what a properly done job should look like.
A damaged roof rarely fixes itself, and a small problem left alone usually becomes a bigger one. Common faults include slipped or cracked tiles, missing mortar on a ridge or hip, flashings lifting away from a chimney, and felt that has split after years of frost and heat cycles. Each of these can let water in, but they do not always show up as a drip straight away - water can travel several metres along a rafter before it finds a ceiling.
When we come out to assess a repair, we check the surrounding area of the roof as well as the obvious fault. A tile may have slipped because a batten has rotted, and replacing the tile without addressing the batten means the same problem in six months. A good repair deals with the cause.
A full re-roof becomes the right choice when the existing felt has broken down completely, when a significant number of tiles are failing, or when a roof has reached the end of its serviceable life. On a re-roof we strip everything back, inspect the timber structure, replace any damaged rafters or battens, lay new felt, and retile or reslate using materials that match the property.
The material used originally matters, because mixing different tile profiles or weights can affect how water runs off and how the roof sits at the eaves. We source matching or sympathetic tiles wherever the property requires it.
Larger or more complex roofs will cost more. We give you a price based on what we actually see.
Flat roofs need more regular attention than a pitched roof because water sits on them rather than running off quickly, and any weak point in the surface or upstand will eventually let water through.
We work with traditional built-up felt systems and EPDM rubber membrane, which is a single-ply sheet material bonded to the deck. EPDM is increasingly popular because it handles temperature changes well and, when properly installed, can last for several decades. A standard felt flat roof tends to last 10 to 15 years before the surface begins to crack and blister.
Both tiling and slating require the right fixing method for the pitch and exposure of the roof. On a shallow pitch, tiles need to be fixed rather than hung, because wind can get underneath an unfixed tile more easily. On steeper pitches, head lap - the amount one tile overlaps the one below - is critical to keeping driven rain out. A common problem on older roofs is that head lap has been reduced over the years as tiles have been swapped out without care, leaving the roof vulnerable in heavy rain.
Natural slate requires a different approach to concrete tile. It is lighter, which is an advantage on older structures, but it needs correct nail sizing and placement to avoid nail sickness - a condition where the nails corrode and the slates begin to slip one by one. If several slates on a natural slate roof are slipping, it is worth having the whole roof assessed rather than re-nailing individual slates indefinitely.
Gutters are part of the roofline system and a blocked or broken gutter can cause as much damp damage as a missing tile. Water overflowing behind a fascia board will rot the timber and eventually work its way into the roof structure. We clear, repair and replace guttering and downpipes as part of our roofline service, and replace fascia and soffit boards where they have deteriorated.
UPVC guttering is the most practical choice for most homes in terms of maintenance, though cast iron is still appropriate on period properties where appearance matters. Joints and stop-ends are the most common failure points on plastic systems - a well-fitted joint with the correct sealant and alignment will outlast one that has been rushed.
These are reasonable questions and any competent roofer should be able to answer them without hesitation.
We work across Newmarket and the neighbouring towns and villages including Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Ely, Soham, Haverhill, Burwell, Moulton, Dullingham, Reach and Histon. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, call us on 01638 596970 and we will let you know.
For a look at your roof and an assessment of what it needs, call Newmarket Roofers on 01638 596970.
The quote you get is the price you pay. We don't pad jobs with discoveries halfway through - if something unexpected comes up, we talk to you first.
We come out, look at the whole roof - not just what you called about - and give you an itemised written quote. No pressure, no obligation.
We agree a start date that works for you. You get a daily schedule so you know who's arriving and what's happening each day.
Our own crew - no subbies - do the work to the quoted spec. We tidy up each evening and update you on progress.
You walk round with us, raise anything that needs attention, and we don't leave until you're happy.
We cover Newmarket and the surrounding towns and villages, including Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Ely, Soham, Haverhill, Burwell, Moulton, Dullingham, Reach and Histon.
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