Keeping water out of walls, parapets, junctions and below grade areas, working back from where it is actually getting in.
Every property is different, so the starting point is always a look at the building rather than a price over the phone. Once we have seen it you get the scope, the materials and the figures in writing, and nothing begins until you have agreed to them.
Problems this service addresses
- Ceiling stains or damp patches that appear after heavy rain
- Water sitting on a flat roof long after the weather has cleared
- Lifted, cracked, curling or missing shingles
- Failed flashing around chimneys, vents and parapet junctions
- Blocked or overflowing drainage that pushes water back under the covering
Scope of work
- Roof and drainage inspection with photographs
- Identifying the likely water entry point rather than the nearest symptom
- Repair, recoat or replace recommendation with the reasoning explained
- Removal and safe disposal of failed material
- New covering, membrane or coating installed to the manufacturer instructions
- Flashing, edge detail and penetration sealing
- Site clean down and a final walkthrough
What you get
- A dry building envelope through the seasons
- Fewer emergency callouts in the middle of a storm
- Protection for the structure and insulation underneath
- A roof specified around how this building actually sheds water
How the work runs
Site assessment
We get onto the roof where it is safe to do so and look at the drainage, the detailing and the condition of the covering.
Scope and method
You receive the proposed work, the materials and the figures in writing before anything is committed.
Protection and setup
Access, safety and protection for the areas below are arranged before work starts.
Construction
The work runs to the agreed scope, with updates as it progresses.
Final review
We walk the finished roof with you and deal with anything outstanding.
Questions about this service
Can a roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Often yes. It depends on the age of the covering, how widespread the failure is and what condition the deck underneath is in. We will tell you honestly which one your roof needs.
How soon can you look at a leak?
Send the address and a description and we will arrange a visit. Active leaks are treated as a priority.
Do you work on flat and pitched roofs?
Yes. Flat roof systems, pitched shingle roofs and the transitions between them are all part of the work.
