Roof Repairs

Roof Repairs in your area

Roof repairs are needed when isolated damage is causing or threatening a leak, but the roof as a whole is structurally sound and has useful life remaining. Typical jobs we handle include replacing cracked or slipped concrete tiles, repointing ridge and hip sections, replacing lead flashings around chimneys and dormers, resealing box gutters, and fixing damaged verge bedding on gable ends.

Most repairs begin with a thorough inspection — including the loft space if accessible — to confirm the exact source of the problem. Water rarely enters exactly where it shows on a ceiling. Once we've identified the cause, we explain what needs doing in plain terms before starting. Common fixes include lifting surrounding tiles to replace one that's broken below, raking out and repointing crumbling mortar on ridge tiles, and cutting and welding new lead soakers into chimney flashings.

Attempting roof repairs from a ladder without proper access equipment is dangerous, and roofing faults are frequently misdiagnosed by homeowners. Replacing visible tiles without finding the root cause — often degraded felt, failed flashing, or a displaced hip iron — means the leak returns within months.

We carry a stock of the most common tile profiles used across Newmarket properties so we can usually complete a repair in a single visit. For active leaks, we can apply a temporary weatherproof cover while materials are sourced. All repair work is covered by a one-year workmanship guarantee as standard.

A minor roof repair in Newmarket — such as replacing a small number of slipped tiles or repointing ridge sections — typically costs between £150 and £450 depending on the scale of the work and access requirements.