Roof Repairs in Knaresborough

It depends on what’s wrong and how we reach it. Replacing a few tiles costs far less than renewing a valley or re-bedding a whole ridge. After a free inspection we give you a fixed written price.

Yes. Water often travels before it shows, so we inspect the roof and, where we can, the loft to trace the leak back to its source – then fix that.

No. If a repair will do the job, that’s what we quote for. We’ll only mention re-roofing if the roof is failing across the board, and we’ll show you the evidence.

In most cases, yes. We source new or reclaimed tiles and slates to match, which matters on Knaresborough’s older stone properties.

Yes. Repairs to older homes around the town centre and riverside are about matching what’s there – materials, mortar and leadwork – and we’ll advise if anything needs checking with North Yorkshire Council.

We’ll get to you as soon as we can. If water is coming in, tell us when you call and we’ll do our best to make the roof safe and watertight quickly.

All our work is fully insured and our workmanship is guaranteed. We’ll explain what the guarantee covers for your repair when we quote.

Yes – WhatsApp us a few photos taken from the ground with your postcode and we’ll tell you what we think is going on before arranging a free inspection.

Usually it’s a valley, flashing or gutter that can’t cope with high volumes of water, or rain being driven under tiles by the wind. We’ll find which one it is.

Where it’s safe to do so we can often make the roof watertight straight away, then come back for a permanent repair if more work is needed.

Usually the original nails have corroded. A few can be refixed with clips, but if it’s happening all over the roof we’ll explain the longer-term options honestly.

Usually, yes – we source reclaimed natural slate and matching tiles so the repair blends in.

Dry ridge is mechanically fixed, so it doesn’t crack or wash out and needs very little maintenance. Mortar is traditional and suits some older roofs. We’ll recommend what suits yours.

It’s usually crumbling ridge or verge mortar – a sign the ridge tiles are starting to loosen and need re-bedding.

Properly fitted lead can last decades, but it can split or lift if it was badly sized or fixed originally. We replace it with the right thickness and detailing.

Often, yes – by clearing debris and repairing the lining. If it’s worn through we’ll replace it.

Usually rain is getting in through the stack – worn pointing, cracked flaunching, failed lead or an open flue. We’ll find which.

Yes, brick and stone. We use lime-based mortar on older stone where appropriate.

If the leak is local and the rest is sound, yes. If the felt is failing all over or the deck is wet, a new GRP or EPDM roof is better value.

The deck may have sagged or the outlets may be blocked or badly placed. We can improve the falls and drainage.

Many policies cover storm damage – check with your insurer. We can provide photos and a written quote to support your claim.

Keep clear of the area below, then call or WhatsApp us a photo. We’ll arrange to make the roof safe and watertight as quickly as we can.

Usually a blockage, a section that’s lost its fall, or a gutter that’s too small for the roof. We’ll find and fix the cause.

Yes – leaking joints and damaged sections can be repaired without replacing the whole run.