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Roof Repairs

Roof Repairs

A small roof problem left alone will become a large one quickly. We carry out roof repairs across Wymondham and South Norfolk, from replacing a handful of slipped tiles to re-pointing ridge work and fixing lead flashings around chimneys.

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What's involved

Roof Repairs in Wymondham

Roof repairs cover a wide range of jobs, from a single slipped tile after a storm to a failed lead flashing that's been letting water into a bedroom wall for months. Any property in Wymondham and across South Norfolk is vulnerable to tile movement, pointing failures, and blocked valleys, especially after the kind of wet, windy winters this part of Norfolk regularly sees.

A repair job starts with a proper look at what's actually failing. We use ladders and, where needed, access equipment to inspect the roof surface, the flashings, the ridge and hip pointing, and the guttering. We won't just replace the one visible cracked tile and call it done, because often there are two or three other issues in the same area. Repairs can include re-bedding and re-pointing ridge tiles, replacing slipped or broken concrete and clay tiles, re-nailing or re-fixing natural slate, cutting and forming new lead flashings, and clearing debris from valleys and gutters that are causing water to back up under the tiles.

Many leak investigations by property owners go wrong because the entry point of water inside the loft is rarely directly below the fault on the roof. Water travels along timbers and felt before it drips. A roofer with experience of local roof types will trace a leak accurately before opening anything up.

We aim to respond to urgent repair enquiries in Wymondham within one to two working days and will advise you honestly if a repair is a sensible fix or if the roof is too far gone to be worth patching. Minor repairs such as replacing a few tiles or re-pointing a ridge section typically cost between £150 and £400. More involved work such as a full lead flashing replacement or a significant tile repair will sit higher. Call us to describe what you're seeing and we can give you a likely cost before we even visit.

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Questions

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For an average semi-detached house, budget somewhere between £5,000 and £9,000, depending on the tile or slate choice and roof size. A larger detached house or one with complex hips and valleys will typically fall in the £9,000 to £14,000 range. We provide a written, itemised quote after a free survey so there are no surprises.
A small bungalow typically costs between £4,500 and £7,000 to re-roof, while an average semi-detached house runs from around £6,000 to £10,000. Larger detached properties or those with multiple hips, valleys, or chimney stacks will cost more. We provide a full written quote after a free site survey.
Simple repairs such as replacing a handful of broken tiles or re-pointing a section of ridge typically cost between £150 and £400. If the repair involves forming new lead flashings around a chimney or valley, expect to pay between £300 and £700 depending on the area involved. We'll give you a clear price before any work starts.
GRP fibreglass tends to cost slightly more per square metre than EPDM rubber, but it creates a fully seamless finish that performs very well in exposed locations. Flat roof installation in Wymondham typically runs between £70 and £120 per square metre depending on the system and detailing involved. For most garages and extensions, the difference in material cost between systems is relatively small compared to the labour involved.
For a typical semi-detached house in Wymondham, expect to pay between £1,500 and £3,500 for a full roofline replacement including guttering and downpipes. Larger detached properties or those with hipped roofs will sit at the higher end. We always survey first and give you a written quote before any work starts.
Chimney flashing replacement in Wymondham generally costs between £300 and £700 for a standard single stack, depending on the size of the chimney and the number of lead sections involved. If the surrounding tiles or mortar pointing also need attention, that will be costed separately. We give you a clear written quote after inspecting the stack.
Most chimney rebuilds in Wymondham fall between £1,200 and £3,500, with scaffolding, new brickwork, lead flashing, and a ventilated cap all included. The main variables are the height of the stack and how far down we need to go to reach sound brickwork. We give a fixed price after inspection so you know exactly what you are paying.
Chimney take-downs in Wymondham generally cost between £900 and £2,500 for a standard single stack on a two-storey house, including scaffolding, demolition, and making good the roof covering. Larger stacks or more complex roof coverings such as plain clay tiles will sit at the higher end. We price each job after seeing the stack so there are no surprises.
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