Roofing services in Portsmouth
Slate and Tiled Roofing in Portsmouth
Slate and tile remain the most common roof coverings across Portsmouth, and they last decades when they are fitted correctly. Spacing, alignment and fixing are what decide that.
We carry out everything from a handful of replacement slates to a full new covering. Where possible we match the existing material so the property still reads correctly, which matters a great deal on a Victorian terrace where the whole row shares one roofline.
Correct gauge and headlap are not cosmetic details. They are what stops wind driven rain being pushed up under the covering, which is the usual cause of a roof that leaks only in certain weather.
Ridges and hips are re-bedded and re-pointed with the right mix, so they stay put rather than cracking away in the first hard winter.
What this covers
- Slate roof repairs
- Tiled roof repairs
- Tile and slate replacements
- Full slate roof installations
- Full tiled roof installations
- Roof alignment corrections
- Re-bedding and securing tiles
- Ongoing maintenance work
Common questions
Slate and Tiled Roofing, answered
Can you match my existing tiles?
Usually. Matching the covering keeps the property consistent with its neighbours, which matters most on a terrace where the roofline is shared.
My roof only leaks in heavy wind and rain. Why?
That pattern normally points to headlap or gauge, where wind pushes rain up under the covering. It is fixable, and it is not the same job as a simple broken tile.
How many slates can be replaced before a roof needs redoing?
There is no fixed number. What matters is whether the failures are isolated or spread across the whole covering. We will tell you which we are looking at.
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