Roof repairs that start with the cause.
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Our roof repairs start with a free drone survey that shows where the water is getting in. You see the photos, you get a written price, and you pay for the repair you need and nothing more.
- Free drone survey before any quote
- Photos of the problem, marked up
- Written price before we start
- Cause foundTwo slipped slates
- FlashingSound
- AdviceRepair, not replace
9.93/1010-year written guaranteeFree drone and CCTV surveysLeaks treated as a priorityThe roof repairs we do most.
- Slipped or cracked tilesReplaced and secured, matched to the tiles around them.
- Broken slatesTaken out and refixed with the right hooks or nails.
- Leaking valleysOld valley linings renewed so water runs off cleanly.
- Ridge and hip tilesLoose ridges re-bedded or converted to a dry-fixed system.
- Worn flashingLead around chimneys, walls and roof windows renewed.
- Storm damageMade safe first, then repaired properly once it is dry.
From first call to fixed roof.
- 1CallTell us what you see
A stain, a drip, a tile on the path or damage after a storm.
- 2SurveyWe find the cause
Drone photos show exactly where the problem is.
- 3QuoteWritten price
The repair, the materials and the cost, in writing.
- 4RepairFixed and photographed
You see the finished job before we leave.
Roof repairs done properly, not patched.
A leak inside the house rarely sits directly under the problem on the roof. Water gets in at one point, runs along a batten or the underlay, and drips through somewhere else. That is why so many roof repairs fail: the obvious tile gets replaced and the real cause is left alone. We start by finding the cause.
The drone survey photographs the whole roof, not just the slope above the stain. We look at the tiles or slates, the ridge, the hips, the valleys, the flashing at the chimney and walls, and the gutters. If it helps, we also look in the loft for daylight, damp timbers or wet insulation, which often shows where the water is coming in.
You then get the photos with the problem marked and a written quote for the repair. Where we can match your existing slates or tiles we will, and where an exact match is hard to find we show you the closest options before any work starts.
When a repair is the right answer.
Most roofs that leak need a repair, not a new roof. A few slipped tiles, a cracked slate, a loose ridge or a worn valley can all be fixed on their own, and the rest of the roof can carry on for years. We will tell you when that is the case, and we will not suggest a re-roof to make a job bigger.
Small repairs are also worth doing early. A single slipped tile lets water onto the underlay every time it rains, and a worn valley gets worse each winter. Catching them while they are small keeps the cost down and protects the timbers underneath.
A repair stops being enough when the same problem keeps coming back in different places, when the underlay has perished across the roof, or when tiles are failing on several slopes at once. If that is what the survey shows, we say so plainly and show you the photos, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.
What affects the cost of a roof repair.
We price after we have seen the problem, never before. These are the things that make the biggest difference.
- Where the problem is
- Some areas can be reached from a ladder, others need a tower or scaffold.
- Size of the repair
- A few tiles, or a whole valley, hip or ridge.
- Matching materials
- Older slate and handmade clay tiles can take time to source.
- Making safe first
- An active leak may need a temporary cover before the full repair.
out of 10 · 5 reviewsI cannot speak highly enough of Clearline Roofing & Drainage. From the very first call through to the final tidying up, the whole team were absolutely excellent — professional, polite, punctual, and a credit to their trade. We had a combination of roof repairs and drainage issues needing attention, and they handled everything with real expertise and care. They took the time to explain exactly what work was needed, kept us fully informed…
Finished jobs, with the photos.
Roof repair questions.
Anything else, just call. You'll speak to someone who knows roofs.
Call us07888 868356How do you find where my roof is leaking?
We fly a drone over the whole roof and photograph every slope, valley, ridge and flashing, then look in the loft if that helps. Water often enters some distance from where the stain appears, so we trace it back along the roof rather than guessing. You see the photos with the cause marked before we quote.
Can you match my old tiles or slates?
Usually, yes. Many tiles are still made in the same profile and colour, and reclaimed slate and clay tiles can often be found for older homes. Where an exact match is hard to find, we show you the closest options and where they would go before any work starts, so there are no surprises when the roof is finished.
Will you tell me if I need a new roof?
Yes, honestly and with photos. Most of the time a repair is enough, and we will say so. If the underlay has perished or tiles are failing across several slopes, we explain why a replacement would be better value over time. You keep the survey photos and can get a second opinion if you want one.
Is my roof repair guaranteed?
Yes. Our work comes with a 10-year written guarantee, and your written quote sets out exactly what it covers before any work starts. You also get before and after photos of the work for your records.
Can you repair the roof the same week?
It depends on the job and the weather, and we will give you a date when we quote. If water is coming in now, call us: we treat leaks as a priority, aim to make the roof safe first, then come back to carry out the permanent repair once it is dry enough to do the work properly.
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Find the cause before you pay for a fix.
Schedule a call back. If a drone survey helps, it is free and you see your roof in photos.