Roofing and Roof Repairs in Stoke-on-Trent
GD Home Improvements is a local roofer working across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding towns. We deal with leaking roofs, slipped and broken tiles or slates, loose ridge tiles and verges, leaks around chimneys and flashing, and full re-roofing of pitched roofs.
If you have spotted a damp patch on a ceiling or a tile in the garden, the sooner it is looked at the smaller the job usually is. Call or request a quote and we will arrange to inspect the roof and tell you what it actually needs.
Roof repairs in Stoke-on-Trent
Most roof problems here come down to age, weather and movement. A repair is usually the first thing to consider — it is quicker, cheaper and, on a sound roof, it is often all that is needed.
Leaking roofs
Tracing where water is really getting in — which is often some distance from the damp patch inside.
Slipped or broken tiles and slates
Replacing cracked, slipped or missing tiles and slates, and re-fixing where nails or battens have failed.
Ridge and verge work
Re-bedding and repointing loose ridge tiles, hips and verges where the mortar has cracked or blown.
Flashing and chimney leaks
Renewing failed lead flashing, cement fillets and soakers around chimneys, abutments and valleys.
Storm and weather damage
Making good after high winds and heavy rain, including tiles lifted or shifted out of place.
Roof inspections
A look over the roof and loft before a small fault turns into an expensive one, with an honest report of what we find.
Water coming in at the edge of the roof is not always the roof itself — blocked or split gutters are a common culprit. If that sounds familiar, see soffits, fascias and guttering. For extensions, garages, dormers and porches, see flat roofs in Stoke-on-Trent.
Pitched roofs and re-roofing
A pitched roof is only as good as its weakest part — the tiles or slates, the battens and felt beneath them, and the mortar and lead that seal the edges. When repairs start becoming a yearly event, or the felt underneath has perished, re-roofing is usually the better value option.
What a re-roof involves
- Stripping the existing tiles or slates
- Checking the timbers and replacing rotten battens
- New breathable membrane and battens
- Re-covering with new or reclaimed tiles or slates
- Re-bedding ridges, hips and verges
- New lead flashing where needed
Repair or re-roof?
We will tell you plainly which one your roof needs. A handful of slipped tiles on an otherwise sound covering is a repair. Widespread cracking, delaminating slates, sagging lines or failed underfelt point towards re-roofing. Either way you get the reasoning, not just a price.
Re-roofing is also a sensible moment to sort out the roofline and rainwater goods at the same time, while access is already in place.
Signs your roof needs attention
- Damp patches or water marks on ceilings and upstairs walls
- Daylight or drips visible in the loft
- Missing, cracked or slipped tiles and slates
- Loose ridge tiles or crumbling mortar along the ridge and verge
- Staining on the chimney breast or around the flashing
- Granules or fragments of tile in the gutters after wind
- Sagging or uneven roof lines
- Water running down the wall rather than into the gutter
- Repeat leaks in the same spot after repairs
Not every roofing problem needs a new roof. In many cases a targeted repair solves it — and if that is the case, that is what we will quote for.
How the quote and inspection works
Tell us what you have noticed
Call or email with a short description of the problem — a damp patch, a tile on the drive, a leak by the chimney. Photos from ground level help.
Roof inspection
We arrange a convenient time to look at the roof, check the loft where relevant and identify what is actually causing the problem rather than treating the symptom.
Written quote and options
You get a clear quote setting out the work, the materials and whether a repair or re-roofing is the sensible option. If a repair will do, we will say so.
The work and tidy-up
Once you are happy to go ahead we agree a date, carry out the work and clear the site when we finish.
Areas around Stoke-on-Trent we cover
We work across the six towns — Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton, Fenton and Stoke — and out into the surrounding Staffordshire and Cheshire towns listed below.
See all areas we coverFrequently asked questions
How do I know if my roof needs repairing?
Common signs include damp patches on ceilings, daylight or water in the loft, slipped or broken tiles and slates, crumbling mortar along the ridge, and debris in the gutters after wind.
Does a leaking roof always need replacing?
No. Many leaks come from a single fault such as a slipped tile, cracked mortar or failed flashing and can be repaired. A full re-roof is usually only worth considering when repairs are becoming repetitive.
Do you repair chimney and flashing leaks?
Yes. Leaks around chimneys, abutment walls and roof valleys are often caused by failed lead flashing or cracked cement fillets, and these can normally be renewed without disturbing the rest of the roof.
Can you repair storm-damaged roofs?
Yes. Contact GD Home Improvements if you have noticed roof damage following strong winds or severe weather and we will arrange to look at it.
Do you carry out small roof repairs?
Yes. You can enquire about both smaller roof repairs and larger roofing projects such as re-roofing.
How long does a re-roof take?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the access and the weather. We will give you an expected timescale with your quote once the roof has been looked at.
How quickly should I deal with a roof leak?
As soon as reasonably possible. Water entering a property can damage plaster, insulation and timbers if the source of the leak is left untreated.
Which areas do you cover for roofing work?
Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding towns, including Newcastle-under-Lyme, Biddulph, Knypersley, Kidsgrove, Leek, Alsager, Congleton, Sandbach and Stafford.
Need a roofer in Stoke-on-Trent?
Whether it is a single slipped tile, a leak you cannot place or a roof that has come to the end of its life, get in touch and we will come and look at it.