Leak, slipped slates or a roof that has seen better days? Our Salford roofers come out, show you the problem and give you a fixed written price before any work starts.
Much of inner Salford was built as terraced streets in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and rows of that age still stand across Seedley, Langworthy, Weaste and Pendleton. Roofs of that period are typically slate, with brick chimney stacks and lead flashing that have seen well over a century of weather.
Further out, towards Claremont and Irlams o' th' Height, semi-detached houses are more common, Broughton and Kersal have larger Victorian houses, and Ordsall and Salford Quays have newer homes and apartment blocks. Tiled roofs with mortar-bedded ridges, flat-roofed extensions and uPVC roofline are all part of the mix. We work on all of them.
We are based at 505a Liverpool Street in Salford, so Pendleton, Weaste, Ordsall, Broughton, Swinton and Eccles are all a short drive.
Salford's housing runs from tight rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces to semis, larger period houses, post-war estates and modern homes by the Quays, and each kind of house tends to have its own roof faults. These are the jobs our roofers are called to most often across Seedley, Langworthy, Pendleton, Weaste, Ordsall and Broughton.
Slipped slates on the terraced streets
The terraces of Seedley, Langworthy and Weaste date from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and many were roofed in slate when they were built. Slate lasts a very long time, but the nails holding it rust through, and then slates slide down or drop out after a windy night. In most cases they can be re-fixed or replaced with matching slates, without stripping the whole roof. See our slate roofing.
Chimney stacks and worn lead flashing
Older houses in Salford often still have their original brick chimney stacks, some no longer in use. They stand in the worst of the weather, so the pointing washes out and the lead flashing at the base of the stack lifts or cracks. The result is usually a damp patch on the chimney breast or the bedroom ceiling next to it. See our chimney repairs
and lead flashing repairs.
Loose ridge tiles and open verges
On the tiled roofs of the semis around Claremont and Irlams o' th' Height, and on post-war houses across Salford, ridge tiles and roof edges were bedded in sand and cement mortar. Years of frost and rain break that mortar down, leaving ridge tiles loose and gaps along the verge where wind and water get in. See our ridge tile repairs
and dry verge systems.
Leaking bay window roofs
Many terraces and semis in Salford have a front bay with its own small roof, covered in lead, felt or tile. When that covering cracks, or the joint against the house wall fails, water shows up as a stain on the ceiling or wall just above the window. See our bay window roof repairs.
Worn-out flat roofs on extensions and garages
Rear kitchen extensions, garages and dormers across Pendleton, Weaste and Broughton often have felt flat roofs that are well past their best: blistered, cracked or holding puddles after rain. A sound roof with one fault can be patched; one that has failed across the surface is better re-covered. See our flat roofing.
Blocked gutters and rotten roofline
Moss off the roof and leaves from street and garden trees fill gutters quickly, and on a terrace one blocked length can spill onto the house next door too. Once gutters overflow, water soaks the fascia boards behind them, the timber softens and the brackets begin to pull away. See our gutter repairs
and gutter cleaning.
No. The inspection and the written quote are free, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
How soon can you come out?
It depends on the week and the weather. If water is coming in, say so when you call and we will treat it as urgent.
What are your opening hours?
We are open 7 days a week, from 6am to 8pm.
Can you repair it, or will I need a new roof?
Most roofs we look at need a repair, not replacing. We show you photos and explain why we are recommending one or the other.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Our roofing work is covered by a workmanship guarantee, and we are fully insured.
How much do roofers in Salford charge?
It depends on the job, the roof type and the access needed. We inspect for free and give you a fixed written price, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does a roof repair take?
Many repairs, such as replacing slipped slates or resealing a gutter, are done in a day. Chimney work, re-roofing and anything that needs scaffolding takes longer, and we tell you how long when we quote.
Do you work on flat roofs?
Yes. We repair and re-cover felt, rubber and fibreglass flat roofs
on extensions, garages, dormers and bay windows.
Do you cover Swinton and Eccles?
Yes. We cover Swinton, Eccles and Pendlebury as well as Salford, and we also work in Broughton, Kersal, Ordsall and Salford Quays.
Which areas do you cover?
Salford, Seedley, Langworthy, Pendleton, Claremont, Irlams o' th' Height, Weaste, Ordsall, Salford Quays and Broughton. If you are nearby and not on the list, call and ask.
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