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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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Active leak, storm damage, slipped tiles or a failed flashing need attention before water gets further into the roof str
A failing or end-of-life roof needs more than a patch. We carry out full roof replacements on homes and commercial prope
Cracked tiles, leaking valleys, failed flashing - roof damage rarely improves on its own. We carry out repairs on all ro
Flat roofs need the right system and proper installation to stay watertight for years. We work with felt and EPDM rubber
Damaged fascias, soffits or guttering left unfixed leads to water getting into your roof structure, walls and ceilings.
Call any time. Calls are answered day and night and passed straight to our roofers.
Fakenham Roofers carries out the full range of domestic roofing work across Fakenham and the Norfolk villages nearby. Whether you have noticed a damp patch on an upstairs ceiling, a tile that has slipped after a spell of wind, or a flat roof that has reached the end of its life, we can inspect, advise and carry out the work to a proper standard.
Older properties are often brick and flint buildings with plain clay tile or natural slate roofs. These materials are long-lasting when maintained, but mortar on ridge lines and verges eventually fails - often gradually and invisibly until water finds its way into the roof space. By the time a ceiling stain appears, the timber below the tiles may already have taken on moisture. A roof inspection catches these problems earlier and usually means a smaller repair bill.
Felt underlays on roofs installed in the 1970s and 1980s have a finite lifespan. Once the felt becomes brittle and starts to split, even sound tiles above it will not keep the roof space dry in heavy rain. If your home was built or re-roofed in that period, it is worth having the underlay checked if you have not done so recently.
Lead flashing is another area that requires attention on older properties. Flashing seals the joint between a roof slope and a chimney stack, a parapet wall or a dormer. When lead cracks or the mortar pointing around it fails, water runs directly into the wall or ceiling below. Re-dressing or replacing lead flashing is a smaller job than most homeowners expect, but leaving it unattended leads to much more significant damage.
Flat roofs are common on extensions, outbuildings and bay window returns. Felt flat roofs typically last 10 to 20 years depending on the specification and how well they were installed originally. EPDM rubber membrane is a more modern option that tends to last considerably longer and handles ponding water well. Flat roof replacement in the UK currently costs in the region of £50 to £90 per square metre fitted, depending on the system chosen and the condition of the decking underneath.
A common issue with flat roofs is that the decking boards below the membrane rot once water has been tracking in for any length of time. It is not always possible to tell the full extent of this until the old covering is stripped off, which is why a fair quote for flat roof work sets out what happens if additional decking replacement is needed.
A full re-roof is worth considering when repair costs are accumulating year on year, when the felt underlay is beyond its serviceable life, or when the existing tiles are so weathered that sourcing matching replacements has become difficult. Concrete interlocking tiles are the most affordable option for a standard re-roof and suit most post-war properties. Plain clay tiles and natural slate suit older properties and generally look better on period buildings, though they cost more per square metre to supply and lay.
New roof costs in the UK vary considerably by size, pitch and material. As a general guide, a typical three-bedroom semi-detached house with concrete tiles might cost £4,000 to £7,000 for a full re-roof; natural slate or clay tiles on the same roof will cost more. Getting a clear written breakdown of what is included - stripping, felt, battens, tiles, ridge work and disposal - helps you compare quotes properly.
Many homes have chimney stacks that are no longer in use. An unused stack still needs to be maintained - crumbling mortar, failed flaunching at the top and deteriorating leadwork all allow water into the wall below. Capping an unused flue and keeping the stack properly pointed is the lower-cost option. Full chimney removal takes the stack down to below the roofline, which removes the maintenance burden entirely and is sometimes the more practical long-term decision. Chimney removal typically costs between £1,000 and £2,500 depending on the size and height of the stack.
Replacing timber soffits and fascias with uPVC removes the need to paint them and stops the rot that commonly affects older timber boards in wet weather. It is work that is often done alongside a re-roof or gutter replacement. Failing gutters and blocked downpipes are a more common cause of damp walls and wet roof timbers than most people realise - water overflowing at the back of a gutter runs straight down the fascia and into the wall below.
Roofing work varies considerably in quality and it is not always visible from the ground. When getting quotes, ask whether the price includes replacing any damaged felt and battens found once tiles are lifted, or whether those would be charged separately. Ask how the working area will be protected and debris removed. A roofer who is willing to explain the condition of your roof clearly, show photographs, and set out options rather than just a single price is more likely to carry out work you will not need to revisit.
We work across Fakenham and the villages nearby. This includes Sculthorpe, Hempton, Pudding Norton, Great Ryburgh, Little Snoring, Barney, East Rudham, South Creake and North Creake. If you are in a village not listed here, call us on 01328 800711 and we can confirm whether we cover your area.
To arrange a roof inspection or to ask about a repair or replacement, call Fakenham Roofers on 01328 800711 or email roofs@rooferfakenham.co.uk. We will arrange a time to look at the roof, explain what we find, and give you a clear price for the work involved.
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 Fakenham and the villages nearby, including Sculthorpe, Hempton, Pudding Norton, Great Ryburgh, Little Snoring, Barney, East Rudham, South Creake and North Creake.
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