Roof repairs for every type of roof
Most roofs don't need replacing – they need the right repair, done properly and in good time. York Heritage Roofing carries out roof repairs across York on tiled roofs, slate roofs, Yorkshire stone roofs and flat roofs. We find the cause of the problem, fix it with suitable materials and tell you honestly if anything else on the roof needs watching.
Common roof repairs we carry out
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles – replaced and secured to match the rest of the roof.
- Ridge and hip repairs – loose or cracked ridge tiles re-bedded, replaced or dry-fixed.
- Leadwork – flashings, soakers and valleys renewed where they have split, lifted or been patched.
- Chimney flashings and abutments – a very common source of leaks on older York houses.
- Valley repairs – worn or blocked valleys between roof slopes, a frequent cause of damp in the corners of rooms.
- Flat roof repairs – splits, blisters and failing joints on felt, EPDM and GRP roofs.
- Verges and eaves – loose mortar verges, failing dry-verge units and rotten fascia-level timbers.
- Storm damage – making safe and watertight after high winds, then permanent repairs.
Signs you need a roof repair
- A damp patch or drip on a ceiling, especially after heavy or wind-driven rain.
- Bits of slate, tile or mortar in the garden or gutters.
- A gap in the roof you can see from the street.
- Damp or staining around a chimney breast.
- Overflowing gutters, which can push water back under the roof edge.
- Daylight or water marks visible in the loft.
The sooner a small roof problem is fixed, the less chance water has to damage timbers, insulation, plaster and decorations. A minor repair now is usually far cheaper than the consequences of leaving it.
Repair or replace?
We're asked this a lot, and the honest answer is that it depends on the overall condition of the roof. If the covering is generally sound and the problem is local, a repair is the sensible choice. If faults are appearing all over the roof – lots of slipped slates from failing nails, perished underlay, sagging battens or a flat roof that's cracked everywhere – then repeated repairs can end up costing more than a new roof. We'll give you our honest view and the reasons for it, and the choice is always yours.
How a repair visit works
- Get in touchCall 01904 922494 or use the quote form and tell us what you've noticed. Photos help.
- InspectionWe look at the roof and loft to find the cause, not just the symptom.
- Clear priceYou get a price before work starts, including any access equipment needed.
- RepairWe repair using materials that match your roof, and photograph the work where we can.
We cover York and nearby towns and villages – see areas we cover.