Roof repairs
Slipped or broken tiles and slates, leaks, ridge tiles, chimney flashing and storm damage.
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Flat roofs and new roofs
Flat roof repairs and replacements in felt, rubber or fibreglass, and full re-roofs.
Gutters, fascias and soffits
Gutter clearing and repairs, replacement guttering and downpipes, fascias and soffits.
Look up along almost any Victorian street in Reading and you’ll see slate. The council’s appraisal of the Redlands conservation area describes low-pitched slate roofs, some with patterned fishscale slates. It also notes distinctive red clay tiles on the Old English Revival houses nearby. With about a quarter of the borough’s homes built before 1919, many Reading roofs are well over a century old. Their original slates, nails and battens are reaching the end of their life.
On older slate roofs, the most common problem is nail sickness. The nails holding each slate corrode, and slates slip one by one, often after autumn winds. A single slipped slate is a quick repair, but lots of them suggest the roof needs re-slating. Chimney stacks are another frequent job on period terraces. Look out for worn mortar joints, cracked flaunching and failed lead flashing where the stack meets the roof, all of which let water in. On 1930s homes around the suburbs, clay or concrete tiles, ridge tiles that need rebedding, and bay window roofs are more typical. Flat roofs on rear extensions, dormers and garages are common across Reading, and older felt roofs often start to leak after 15 to 20 years.
If you live in one of Reading’s 15 conservation areas, check with the council before you replace a roof covering with a different material, such as swapping natural slate for concrete tiles. It may need planning permission. On streets covered by Article 4 directions, including several patterned brickwork terraces, the rules are tighter.
Scaffolding is often the biggest single cost in a roofing quote, so ask whether it’s included and how long it will be up. Check that the roofer will send photos of the problem from the roof, as many do. If you’re getting a new roof, ask what membrane and battens they’ll use and what guarantee comes with the work. Reviews on Trade Pilot come from real, invoiced jobs, so you can see which roofers have finished similar work for other homeowners.
Autumn is a good time to have gutters cleared and a roof checked, before winter storms find any weak points.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a few slipped tiles or slates | £150–£500 | The top end usually means scaffolding is needed |
| Chimney flashing repair | £250–£1,200 | A patch repair is cheapest; new lead and scaffolding cost more |
| Rebed or repoint ridge tiles | £250–£700 | Depends on the length of the ridge and access |
| Flat roof replacement | £60–£120 per m² | Felt is cheapest; EPDM rubber and fibreglass cost more |
| Gutter clearing | £75–£180 | Depends on house size, number of storeys and access |
| Full re-roof, terraced house | £5,000–£9,000 | Natural slate and scaffolding push costs up; semi-detached houses often cost £7,000–£14,000 |
Typical UK ranges; your quotes depend on the job and access.
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Replacing a few slipped slates or tiles typically costs £150 to £500. The top end usually means scaffolding is needed. Chimney and flashing repairs are often £250 to £1,200.
Usually because the original nails have corroded. The occasional slipped slate can be refixed, but if it keeps happening across the roof, re-slating may be better value than repeated repairs.
Usually not, if you use similar materials. In a conservation area, or on a street with an Article 4 direction, changing the roof covering may need permission. Check with the council first.
Traditional felt often lasts 15 to 20 years. EPDM rubber and fibreglass roofs can last longer if they’re well installed.
Late autumn, once most leaves have fallen, and again in spring if you have trees nearby. Overflowing gutters can cause damp in walls.
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