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Re-Roofing in Kent
When patching no longer makes sense, we strip a roof back and replace it properly.
Re-Roofing in Kent
A roof usually tells you when repair stops being the sensible answer: widespread slipped or cracked tiles, nail fatigue across whole slopes, or a felt layer that's visibly perished underneath. At that point, a re-roof is the honest recommendation, even though it's the bigger job.
Re-roofing means stripping the existing covering off completely, checking and repairing the timber underneath, fitting new breathable membrane and battens, and laying a new covering that suits the house, whether that's handmade clay peg tile, plain tile, slate or a modern concrete alternative.
Across the Weald, re-roofing jobs range from timber-framed cottages that need handmade clay peg tiles to Victorian houses needing new slate, through to estate houses where a concrete tile re-roof is the practical choice. Conservation areas and listed buildings often set what materials can be used, and we work within those rules as standard.
Local knowledge
What's involved in a re-roof
01
Timber checked underneath
Once the old covering is off, we inspect the rafters and battens and replace anything that's rotten or sagging before new tiles go on.
02
Materials matched to the house
Clay peg, plain tile, slate or concrete tile, chosen to suit the property and, where relevant, conservation requirements.
03
Flashings and ridges renewed
A re-roof is also the point to replace lead flashings, valleys and ridge bedding rather than reuse worn detailing.
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What we do in Kent.
From the trade
Common questions
How do I know if I need a re-roof rather than a repair?
Widespread tile failure, persistent leaks in different spots, or a roof reaching the end of its expected life all point towards re-roofing. Send photos and we'll give you an honest view.
Will you use the same type of tile?
Usually, especially where conservation rules apply. We'll talk through the options and what suits the house.
Do you check the roof timber during a re-roof?
Always. It's the main benefit of stripping a roof back, since any rot or damage is found and dealt with before new tiles go on.
Nearby areas
- Roofers Tenterden
- Roofers Small Hythe
- Roofers Rolvenden
- Roofers High Halden
- Roofers Smarden
- Roofers Rolvenden Layne
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Free, no-obligation quotation
Need a roofer in Kent?
Whether it's a leaking roof, an ageing flat roof, a damaged chimney, failing leadwork or a brick wall that needs rebuilding, speak directly to an experienced local contractor.
Just straightforward advice from people who know the trade.