Newmarket · Suffolk
Roof repairs in Newmarket
Roof leaks in Newmarket traced to the actual cause and repaired properly. No mastic over the top of a problem that will be back next winter.
Roof repairs in Newmarket
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Roof repairs on Newmarket property
Victorian slate and clay tile in the town, and stable, barn and yard roofs on the studs around it. Knowing what is likely to have failed on that kind of roof is half of finding the leak.
Roof repairs on Newmarket roofs
In town it is mostly slate, and slate work is unforgiving. If the nails have corroded then patching one slipped slate just moves the problem along the course, so we will tell you honestly when a slope needs stripping and re-hanging rather than patching. Out on the yards it is usually roof sheeting, gutter lines and getting the work done without disrupting the string.
Gutters cause a surprising number of what people report as roof leaks. Water backing up over the back edge of a blocked gutter runs down behind the fascia and into the rafter feet, which shows up inside as damp at the top of an upstairs wall. It looks exactly like a roof leak and it costs a fraction to put right, so it is the first thing we rule out.
It matters here because the heath is open and the wind funnels along it, so slate slipping and ridge movement are the usual outcome., so a small opening in the covering lets in far more water than the size of it suggests.
What the job includes
- Ridge and verge mortar raked out and rebedded, or replaced with a dry system
- A proper look at the roof, on it where it is safe to get on it
- Felt and batten repairs at the eaves where the underlay has torn
- Photographs of what we find, sent to you whether you go ahead or not
Signs to look for
- Staining around a chimney breast in the loft
- Water running down the inside of a wall below a valley
- A damp patch that appears within a day of heavy rain
Finding the actual leak in Newmarket
Most of the failed repairs we are called out to look at have one thing in common: somebody has sealed over the problem instead of cutting it out. Mastic on a lead flashing, cement over a cracked verge, flexible sealant along a valley. It holds for a winter, traps water behind it, and the second failure is worse than the first.
Getting to you in Newmarket
We cover Newmarket, the yards around it and the villages on the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire border, including Exning, Kentford, Moulton, Dullingham, Cheveley, Ashley, Woodditton and Red Lodge.
- Exning
- Kentford
- Moulton
- Dullingham
- Cheveley
- Ashley
- Woodditton
- Red Lodge
Our work
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FAQs
Roof repairs in Newmarket: your questions
Can you do a repair without scaffolding?
Sometimes. Small repairs at eaves level or on a single storey can often be done safely off a ladder or a tower. Anything higher, or anything that means walking the roof, needs proper access and we will not cut corners on it.
Do you charge to come and look?
No. The survey and the written quote are free, and you get the photographs either way so you can get a second opinion on the same evidence.
Do you do roof repairs in Newmarket?
Yes. Newmarket is one of the towns we cover as standard, along with Exning, Kentford, Moulton and the villages around them.
What does a roof repairs job in Newmarket start with?
A free survey. We come out, get on the roof where it is safe to, photograph what we find and send you a written quote. There is no charge for that and no obligation afterwards.
Roof repairs in Newmarket
Call 07934 565 449 or send the form and we will come out, look at it properly and put a price in writing.