Roof Repairs Harrow & Surrounds

Professional Roof Repairs Harrow

All through the year, through rain, snow, sun and windy weather, the roof of your property offers protection to your home and its contents, keeping you and your family warm and dry. So if and when something goes wrong with it, whether it's replacing a roof tile or getting damaged in a storm, we'd recommend investing in our professional roof repair Harrow service to get it sorted out – promptly and completely. If your roof is left alone for too long without inspection, maintenance and investment into roofing repairs where needed, it could ultimately end up costing you thousands of pounds later down the line from mould problems, water and structural damage. The Harrow Roofers make roof repair and replacement affordable, without compromising on quality. We have had more than ten years' experience in fitting roofing as well as repairing and replacing them.

Our roof repair Harrow service is designed to ensure that no matter how severe the damage may be, we will come and fix it for you. Using our knowledge and experience, our roof repair Harrow service will ensure that your roof is returned to its former glory. From replacing a roof tile to fixing a wobbly chimney or guttering that has become unstable, whether you are in need of roofing repairs from a leaky roof, damaged tiles or you need flat roof repairs, we can help.

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Our roofing team can deal with all normal types of roofs, including:

• Flat roofs including Garage and Felt roofs
• All types of Gable roofs
• Hip roofs
• Small roof repairs
• Roof gully
• Tiled / Slate
• Lead
  
  
  

Roof repair examples

When you're in need of roof repair Harrow clients have no choice but to act quickly because although roof repairs may feel expensive, the risk of leaving it longer without repair could mean thousands of pounds more down the line. Being proactive about roof repairs in Harrow will help reduce the need for future roof repairs, but sooner or later, it’s going to happen. The most common reasons our roof repair Harrow specialists are called upon are:

Roof leaks

A leaking roof is the number one reason that we are called out by most homeowners and in need of help. Over the years your roof protects your home from the British weather and so, over time, it's natural for maintenance and roofing repairs to keep it functioning at its best. When roofs are constantly battered by strong winds, rain and snow, it can lead to moisture forming under the layers in a variety of ways that are set out below. So you can call on our fast and friendly service to make the necessary fixes immediately because if you delay fixing a roof leak, it can eventually cause much bigger damage at more expense.

Aging or damaged shingles

If part of a shingle is missing it is advisable to replace the whole thing. Shingles can be damaged through age and general wear and tear, extreme weather, or from poor installation. Either way it's essential to focus on roof repairs to fix this and to make sure that there’s enough ventilation around your roof, because this will prevent moisture from getting inside a shingle.

Damaged flashing

Maintaining the flashings in and around your roof and chimney is critical in preventing water from seeping in from parts that could be damaged by moisture. Flashing acts as a seal around air con systems, vents and chimneys, to prevent water from leaking into your home from the joins around them. Damaged flashing can easily be avoided if they're installed carefully at the outset, because otherwise they will un-attach easily.

Rotten Fascia Boards Or Soffits

The combination of fascia boards, soffits and guttering make up what we call the 'roofline' and they are installed to make sure that water flows out of your property effectively. Depending on the weather, without regular maintenance and roof repair Harrow customers will find that their roofline can cause a lot of damage if not maintained. For example, ice dams can cause water to build up and cause disruption to the fascia or soffit boards which can ultimately detach from the main structure. This can then cause rot to set in which can then spread across your roof. Eventually, without essential roof repairs, this can cause a hole that squirrels and birds can access, resulting in even more damage.

Punctures / Scrapes

An issue that our roof repair Harrow specialist team is called out for is holes in flat roofs. Punctures in flat roofs can be a major disruption if poor quality materials has been used. By. their nature, flat roofs invite people and animals to walk across and so they are susceptible to scrapes, puncture marks, or even big holes. These damages can have a long-lasting impact over time and we would advise to call in professional help immediately to reinforce the damaged areas.

Shrinkage

When roofs are exposed to extreme weather conditions it can cause "shrinkage'. When we get very high temperatures followed by rapid cooling, your roof can shrink really easily especially if it is poorly installed. The need for shrink-related repair work can be avoided by making sure that your roof is regularly inspected and maintained.

Wind damage / broken roof tiles

With strong winds, it is natural for the exposed parts of your roof to be affected and for roof tiles to be damaged or to blow away. This would mean replacing a roof tile, and usually on the side of the roof that is more exposed to high winds.

Causes of roof leaks

Roof leaks can often go unnoticed for some time. Damp can build up quite slowly, especially when the cause of the leak is just a small crack or hole. So it's important to make regular spot checks of your roof, especially because a lot of the work we do is down to ‘maintenance and wear and tear’ and not covered on most home insurance policies. So if your roof has a leak, give our roof repairs Harrow specialists a call today to get it sorted quickly.

Knowing how to spot a leak, and how to temporarily fix a leaking flat roof or pitched roof, can help with those spot checks so that you know what to look for before a problem gets more serious. Some of the most common causes to look out for are:

Missing or cracked tiles or roof slates

Missing tiles or cracked roof slates that require replacing a roof tile are mostly straightforward to spot just by looking. While roof tiles are designed to withstand tough weather conditions, the constant exposure to the elements will eventually take its toll and require replacing a roof tile or more from time to time. No matter how resilient, all roof tile materials are prone to develop cracks. Depending on whether you have clay tiles, cement roof tiles or slate roof tiles the cost can vary, but the average cost of replacing a roof tile in the UK is around £170 for up to five broken tiles, assuming there is no problem sourcing the tiles and no access issues.

Flat roofs and valleys

Water has a tendency to start pooling in low spots on flat roofs or collecting in valley gutters if they become blocked or have been poorly installed. When this happens, rain water will steadily leak into the roof directly below the pool and a professional service will be needed to fix this. Our roof repairs Harrow specialist team would be happy to advise on any issue.

Flashings and joints

Flashing around areas such as roof joints, chimney stacks and skylights, can often be a source of damp problems and roof leaks, especially over time when exposed to frost and harsh weather. Gradually, metal frames and the sealant corrodes and needs re-sealing or replacing. At the first sign of a leak, make sure that any gaps and old flashing is inspected and replaced. The cost of repairing flashing in the UK can be between £100 and £250 per metre.

Damage to the felt underlay

Roofing felt is laid under roof tiles to create a barrier, provide insulation and prevent damage from the weather. If this felt underlay develops holes, it can cause tiles or slates in bad weather to dislodge and fall, but can also be a source of a roof leak itself as well. You can inspect the felt underlay yourself if you have access to your loft and in terms of roof repair Harrow customers will realise that repairing tears in the felt can be fairly easy. However, if the felt underlay is rotting or rotted away, it may well need replacing entirely to prevent the whole roof from leaking. The cost of replacing roof felt under tiles varies according to whether it is a small patch of the whole thing being replace and average prices start from around £200 for a small patch to £2000 to £7000 for a full roof range replacement.

Blocked guttering

If it's blocked guttering that is causing your roof leak then this is easy to spot upon inspection because when it rains you'll see water gushing down from the area of the blockage. Make sure your gutters are cleaned out regularly, particularly during winter when leaves and moss can accumulate. For professional gutter cleaning you can expect to pay approximately £4 per metre of guttering. 

Soffit and fascia damage

Soffit and fascia are part of your 'roofline' and have a variety of purposes. Once is to keep your guttering in place, another is as a way to underpin and encase the area under roof beams, and lastly to help keep water away from the wooden framework under the roof. Roofing repairs should be sought quickly if your soffit and fascia get damaged and they should also be regularly repainted to protect against rot.

Brick chimneys

Damaged or old chimneys can be a common source of roof leaks and repairing a brick chimney can be a fairly complex job. Not only are chimneys difficult to access, they also are prone to suffering distress over time from the elements. Often, what can appear to be an 'easy' fix can sometimes turn out to be quite an extensive and expensive job, although our roof repairs Harrow specialist team will do whatever we can to keep costs down.

If you are worried about a roof leak and want to speak to our roof repairs Harrow specialists, our experts will help you figure out what the options are.