All roofs need repair at some time.
Here are some of the roofing repair jobs we have completed:
All roofs need repair at some time.
Here are some of the roofing repair jobs we have completed:
Can you install a roof light on a flat roof? Absolutely, that is exactly what we did at this beautiful property in Oswestry. As you can see from the picture, this is an old stone property with a lot of character. Rooflights for Extensions Many older buildings need an extension, however, such an addition can make the original room very dark. As many of these extensions have a flat roof, the best way to solve this is to add a…
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…
If you have a mansion with a valley roof you are more at risk of having a leaking roof. It’s a fact of property in the UK, the larger your property, the more chance you have a valley roof. And the more valley roofs you have, the more chance you will get unwanted water ingress. A Mansion in Oswestry Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing were asked investigate water coming through the roof into a large home in the Oswestry area. Our…
Chimney pot falls down flue is quite a headline, but this is exactly what happened to our client in Oswestry. Our client has a large chimney, and over time, the top of the chimney has become rotten. The result of this damage was that the chimney pot eventually fell downwards into the chimney flue. Straightforward Chimney Repair Our first step is to safely remove all the old failing materials including the bricks around the top of the chimney and the…
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…
Do you need a new bungalow roof? A completely new roof was required for this bungalow in Oswestry. Scaffolding Installed At The Bungalow You may wonder why scaffolding is a requirement for a roof at single storey. In fact, a fall from a relatively small height can cause serious injury to a worker. When installing a completely new roof we move a lot of materials around and spend a lot of time on the roof. Therefore, to work on a…
This porch roof in Wrexham was beyond repair, therefore a total replacement was required. As you can see, this is a very beautiful Victorian House in an affluent area and the porch is positioned above the front door. This means that the new porch roof has to be to a very high standard. Old Porch Roof Removed Firstly, we removed the old disintegrating porch roof so that we could make a fresh start. The roof had a small outlet which…
Soffits, fascias and guttering are not only an important functional part of your roof. They are also an important part of your property’s appearance. Soffits, fascias, guttering and bargeboards are all part of your roof known as your roofline. Have you pulled onto your drive or sat in your garden and looked at your property’s roofline and decided it needs some attention? Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing can help with this. Roofline Work, Oswestry We were asked to commence work on…
Garage roof cladding is often one of the most noticeable parts of your property. As it is usually just eight to ten feet from the ground, visitors and passersby are able to see it clearly. The majority of household garages contain items which require dry storage. Therefore it is important to keep the garage wind and watertight. Additionally, as with all property maintenance, it is always important to nip any problems in the bud. This is because small problems can…
A farmhouse roof has its own style which consists of a high pitch and many valleys. Additionally, the rooms in most farmhouses have high ceilings and sometimes three storeys. This means the roof is not easy to access with only ladders. This farmhouse in Corwen is no different and consists of traditional brick and slate construction. Scaffolding Essential We always use scaffolding for a new roof; this large farmhouse was no exception. This is so we have safe and easy…