Roofing & High-Level Roof Repairs
Repairing Roofs & Keeping the Weather Out.
Slipped slates, failed flashings and roofline repairs on roofs that are difficult or dangerous to reach.
ROOF REPAIRS REACHED FROM ABOVE
Tall pitched roofs, church roofs and steep slopes are where conventional access struggles most, but even flat roofs can benefit from the fast access the rope can provide.
We access the roof from above, using suitable anchor points on the structure, and work across the slope on rope. Slates are refixed or replaced, flashings are dressed back or renewed, and anything else we spot is photographed so you know the condition of the whole roof.
Lead flashings, valleys and roof-to-wall junctions are common sources of leaks. If water is already coming in, the repair can often be combined with tracing the source, so you're paying for one visit.
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TYPICAL BUILDINGS
Churches and listed buildings, tall pitched roofs, apartment blocks, commercial buildings
TYPICAL DURATION
This can be as little as a day, or significantly longer, depending on the building and how much work is required!
COMPLIANCE
Site-specific risk assessment and method statement before work starts
Specialist roofline work
The roofline jobs that come up most often.
Repairs for all roof types
Inspection and repair of damaged roofline components. Rotten timber, loose boards and failed fixings are repaired or replaced, which also helps keep birds and water out of the roof space. Whether your roof is flat or pitched, super steep or relatively straight-forward, we're happy to support.
GUTTER, Flashing & DOWNPIPE REPAIRS
Cleaning, repairs and replacement of high-level rainwater goods. Blocked or broken gutters are one of the most common causes of damp in upper floors, and they're often missed until the damage shows inside.
Why Rope Access?
A FEW SLATES SHOULDN'T be disruptive.
For a localised roof repair, the access is usually the biggest cost. On rope, a single defect can be dealt with in a short visit, with nothing erected against the building and nothing blocking the pavement or car park below. And if we find something else while we're up there? Rope access gives us the flexibility to deal with multiple areas of your roof in the same project.
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Common Questions
Can you repair a church or listed roof?
Yes. Rope access is less intrusive than other forms of access so is a good option for listed buildings and heritage.
Do you replace whole roofs?
Rope access is best suited to repairs and sections of a roof. For a full replacement, Tom will tell you plainly if scaffold is the better option.
Can you clear our gutters?
Yes, as a one-off or as part of a regular maintenance visit.
What happens if the weather turns?
Roof work is planned around the forecast, and work stops if wind or rain makes it unsafe. The roof is left weathertight at the end of each day.
Can you fix a leak in the roof?
Yes. Where the cause isn't obvious, we start by tracing it, so the repair goes where the water is actually getting in.