Roof Repairs

Roof Repairs in Fakenham

Roof repairs are needed when isolated damage — storm-lifted tiles, cracked ridge mortar, failed flashing around a chimney, or a small split in the felt — is letting water in. Catching these problems early prevents far more costly damage to ceilings, insulation, and timbers.

We carry out a proper inspection before quoting for any repair. Many call-outs turn out to have a different root cause than the obvious one — a leak above a bedroom window might originate at a cracked valley tile three metres away. We use a combination of ground-level assessment, ladder access, and where needed, roof hatch inspection to locate the source accurately. Common repairs we handle include replacing individual tiles or slates, re-bedding and repointing ridge and hip tiles, resealing or replacing lead and EPDM flashings around chimneys and roof windows, repairing mortar around chimney stacks, and patching or sealing felt in accessible roof spaces.

Skipping professional repair or using DIY sealants often delays the real fix and allows water to track further into the structure. Poorly re-bedded ridge tiles are a frequent cause of repeat call-outs — the mortar looks solid from the ground but hasn't bonded correctly and lifts in the first hard frost.

We aim to attend most repair enquiries within two to three working days, sooner if there is active water ingress. We carry a stock of common tile profiles used in Norfolk so many standard repairs can be completed on the first visit. All repair work is guaranteed, and we'll tell you honestly if the repair is sufficient or if a wider replacement is a better option.

A typical single-section roof repair in Fakenham — such as replacing several tiles and repointing the surrounding ridge — costs between £150 and £500 depending on access and the extent of the work.