A mansion roof repair is not something we are asked for every day of the week. That being said, we are always happy to help. Working where we do in Oswestry, Wrexham and Shrewsbury, we often work on heritage roofs or Listed buildings so we have plenty of experience. How To Estimate Cost of a Mansion Roof Repair or Replacement It is an excellent question and our experience as professional roofers stands us in good stead. In the case of…
There’s something quietly magical about a well-built cottage roof. It’s not just protection from the weather, it’s character, charm, and craftsmanship all rolled into one. Recently, we completed a full cottage roof project for a property in the Oswestry area, and the results speak for themselves. From Tired Roof to Timeless Charm The original roof had seen better days. Exposure to rain, wind, and fallen debris had left the slate tiles worn, uneven, and vulnerable. Small issues like slipped slates…
How long does it take to replace a bungalow roof? Here is one we completed in five days including removal of scaffolding and the skip. And it really was a complete new roof. We would say that is the average duration of replacing a bungalow roof – weather permitting. Everything Replaced In This Roof We stripped everything off this roof so we could install a new one. That included the old tiles which were broken and leaking everywhere. We removed…
When a valley roof leaks do you replace or repair? Valley roofs are notorious for letting in water and unsurprisingly. Non-stop heavy rain cascades down slates into the valley and in its aim to obey gravity it will find any chinks in your roof armour to make its way directly into your property. Valley Roof Replacement Oswestry Our customers in Oswestry had exactly this problem. Sometimes it is simply a case of lifting a few tiles and replacing the lead…
Do you need a new roof on an old cottage? It’s a big undertaking. Unlike more modern houses, there is often no attic space so you may wonder how it can be achieved without affecting every upstairs room. We Work From Outside The key to this work is scaffolding. We work from outside which means the only change to your upper floors is that it may be a little colder for a short while. Insulation In New Cottage Roof If…
We are really pleased with the look of this EPDM Roof in Llangollen next to the river Dee. A local hotel asked us to cover some flat roofs in a sustainable way that was in keeping with the general appearance of the property. What is EPDM? EPDM is a rubber membrane that is watertight and has a long lifespan, which is the reason we use it wherever possible. It is most suitable for flat roofs, although you can also use…
It was time for a reroof in Wrexham at this property. There was much in need of replacement – soffits, fascias ridge tiles, battons, felt and the lead around the chimney was in poor shape too. But the tiles were in good condition. A few chips on the corners don’t stop the roof being watertight as long as they are in the right place. And no-one wants to throw away a resource which is still useful. What is a reroof?…
A semi-detached new roof may have a surprising number of challenges. Not least is matching new tiles to the other roof. Why is this important? A semi-detached building is constructed as if it has just one roof. However, ownership of the roof is normally between two parties. This means that whilst one owner may want to upgrade the roof, the other owner may not wish to. When Semi-Detached Properties are Older Problems arise on older properties where you are not…
A reroof required in Chirk took us to Lodgevale Park. These houses were approximately built in the 1970s therefore now some attention is needed to their roofs. In this property, a completely new roof was the right choice. This includes attention to the chimney and roofline. Complete Reroof In the case of a complete reroof, we have to remove all old materials first. In order to protect your property, we keep a close eye on the weather. Additionally, when we…
Do you want a new roof that still looks traditional? Roofing in the areas around Wrexham, Cheshire, Oswestry and Shropshire, we find that one of the concerns of many of our customers is to keep their property looking traditional. New Roof At Traditional Property Near Oswestry The whole of this roof needed replacing. That included insulation, timbers, barge boards, soffits, fascias, felt, battens and gutters. Even the chimney and chimney pot needed looking at and new lead installing. However, many…