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Roof Repairs

Roof Repairs

We repair leaking roofs, replace broken or slipped tiles, repoint ridges, and fix failed flashings across Cambridge and the surrounding villages. Most repairs can be completed in a single visit. We don't recommend unnecessary work — if a targeted fix will do the job, that's what we quote.

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Roof Repairs in your area

Roof repairs cover a wide range of problems — a single slipped tile after a storm, a cracked ridge tile letting water into the loft, a lead flashing that's lifted away from a chimney stack, or a valley gutter that's blocked and causing overflow into the eaves. Getting these issues dealt with quickly prevents much more expensive damage to your ceilings, timbers, and insulation.

The most common repair jobs we carry out in Cambridge involve replacing broken or slipped concrete and natural slate tiles, rebedding and repointing ridges that have failed, resealing or replacing lead flashings around chimney stacks and party wall abutments, and clearing or relining valley gutters. Cambridge's mixture of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, and modern estates means we're experienced with a wide range of tile types and roof configurations.

Using a professional for even a straightforward repair matters more than many homeowners realise. Walking on a roof without the right footwear and technique can break more tiles than you started with. Working at height carries real risks, and the correct fix for a flashing failure or mortar problem requires the right materials used in the right way — improper pointing mix, for example, can crack during frost and make the situation worse.

We aim to carry out most repairs within three to five working days of your enquiry, and many smaller jobs are done the same week. We inspect the full roof while we're on site and let you know of anything else that needs attention, without pressuring you into extra work. A typical ridge repoint on a Cambridge terrace costs £200–£500. A lead flashing repair runs from £150 to £400 depending on the extent. We provide a written quote before starting any work.

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Questions

What people ask first.

A new roof on a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge typically costs between £5,500 and £12,000, depending on the size of the roof, the pitch, and the materials chosen. Natural slate and clay tiles sit at the higher end of that range, while concrete tiles are more affordable. We provide a fixed written quote after a free survey so there are no surprises.
If more than 25–30% of your tiles or slates are cracked, slipped, or missing, or if you're getting repeated leaks in different areas despite repairs, replacement is usually more cost-effective than continued patching. We'll give you an honest assessment during the free survey — we won't recommend a full replacement if targeted repairs will genuinely solve the problem.
The cost depends entirely on what's failed. Replacing a few broken tiles typically costs £100–£250. A ridge repoint on a standard terrace runs from £200 to £500. Lead flashing repairs around a chimney stack are usually £150–£400. We always provide a fixed written quote before starting so you know exactly what you're paying.
Flat roofs in Cambridge typically cost £70–£120 per square metre for EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass, including stripping the old covering and disposing of waste. A standard single-storey rear extension roof of around 20 square metres would therefore cost roughly £1,400–£2,400. Torch-on felt systems on larger areas can be slightly cheaper per metre. We provide a fixed written quote after the free survey.
For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge, fascia and soffit replacement typically costs between £800 and £1,800, depending on the linear metres involved and whether you choose uPVC or aluminium. We always provide a written, fixed-price quote after a free survey so there are no surprises on the day.
Replacing lead flashings around a standard chimney stack in Cambridge typically costs between £300 and £600, depending on how many faces need new lead and whether the brickwork pointing also needs attention. A simple step flashing repair on one side can be less. We'll give you a fixed price after inspecting the stack.
A full chimney rebuild from roof level in Cambridge typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500. The main variables are the height of the stack above the roof, how many courses of brickwork need replacing, and whether the lead flashings also need renewing. We'll give you a firm price after a survey.
A chimney take-down on a standard Cambridge terraced or semi-detached property typically costs between £900 and £2,000. The price depends on the height of the stack, how many pots it carries, and the complexity of making good the roof covering below. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free survey.
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