
Roof Repairs
Roof Repairs Across Coventry and Warwickshire
From a handful of slipped tiles to a leak that's ruined a bedroom ceiling, we get up on the roof, find the fault and fix it properly.
Service overview
What is involved in roof repairs
Most roof repairs start with a homeowner spotting a damp patch on the ceiling, a tile in the garden after a windy night, or daylight showing through the loft. We come out, get up on the roof safely with proper access equipment, and work out exactly what's going on before we quote anything. Guesswork costs people money, so we'd rather have a proper look first.
The most common jobs we do across Coventry, Solihull, Warwick and Leamington Spa are slipped or cracked tiles and slates, cracked mortar bedding on ridges, and flashing that's come away from a chimney or wall abutment. Each of these lets water in gradually, so what looks like a small job can be the difference between a dry loft and a ceiling that needs replastering.
We match materials to what's already on your roof wherever we can, whether that's a plain clay tile, a concrete interlocking tile or natural or fibre cement slate. If your roof is older and the tiles are discontinued, we'll talk you through the nearest match or, where it makes sense, taking a few from a less visible slope to patch the front.
Leaks are not always where the stain appears. Water can travel along a rafter or batten before it drips through the ceiling, so tracing the actual entry point properly is the difference between a lasting repair and calling us back out in six months. We check felt or breathable membrane, battens, flashings and pointing before deciding on the fix.
Price depends on access (whether we need a tower scaffold or ladders will do), how many tiles or slates need replacing, whether lead flashing needs renewing, and how the existing roof covering is holding up generally. We'll never start extra work without telling you first, and any guarantee on the repair is confirmed in writing with your quote.
We cover Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Nuneaton and Kenilworth with our own crew, so the roofer who quotes the job is the same one who turns up to do it. That matters when you're trying to explain a leak that only shows up in heavy rain from a certain direction.
If the damage turns out to be more widespread once we're up there, we'll show you photos and explain your options rather than just doing more work and adding it to the bill. Sometimes a repair is the right call, sometimes it's a sign the roof needs a fuller look, and we'll always be straight with you about which.
- Slipped, cracked or missing tile and slate replacement
- Leak tracing and long term fixes, not just a patch
- Storm damage assessment and repair
- Chimney, valley and abutment repairs
- Free written quotes before any work is booked
- Own team on site, no subcontractors sent out to you
You will deal with our team from the first visit until the work is finished.
Common problems
Problems we put right
The faults we see most often when homeowners ask us about roof repairs.
Slipped or missing tiles and slates
Wind gets under a tile, snaps the nail or peg holding it, and it slides or falls. Even one gap lets driving rain onto the felt below, and over time that felt fails and water gets into the loft.
Cracked mortar on ridges and verges
Old sand and cement mortar bedding shrinks and cracks with age and frost. Once it starts crumbling, ridge tiles can rock loose in wind, so we check ridges on every repair visit even if that's not why you called.
Leaking flashings around chimneys and walls
Lead flashing that's lifted, split or been poorly repaired with sealant lets water track down behind the chimney breast or into a party wall. It's one of the most common causes of an internal leak we're called to.
Cracked or split roof valleys
Valleys carry more water than any other part of the roof, so a cracked lead or GRP valley, or blocked debris sitting in it, will show up as a leak fast, usually lower down the roof than you'd expect.
Our process
How we work, step by step
- 1
You call or message us
Tell us what you're seeing, a leak, a slipped tile, a damp patch, and roughly where on the roof. We'll ask a few questions and arrange a time to come and look.
- 2
We inspect and diagnose
We get up on the roof safely, check the loft if needed, and trace the fault back to its actual cause rather than just the symptom you can see from the ground.
- 3
You get a free written quote
We explain what needs doing and why, what materials we'll use, and the price. Any guarantee on the repair is confirmed in writing alongside it.
- 4
We carry out the repair
Once you're happy, we book the work in, bring our own team and materials, and leave the site tidy. We'll show you the finished job before we head off.
Why choose us
Benefits of choosing The Roofing Lads
Fully insured
We carry public liability insurance, so you're covered while our team is working at height on your property.
Own team, no subcontractors
The roofer who quotes the job is the one who does it, so nothing gets lost in translation between visits.
Free written quotes
You'll always know the cost and scope in writing before we start, with no surprise extras added on afterwards.
Local knowledge
We know the roof types common to Coventry and Warwickshire builds, from Victorian terraces to 1970s estates, so we're not guessing when we get up there.
A roof repair doesn't have to mean a full re-roof, and we'd rather tell you honestly when a targeted fix will do the job. Most of the calls we get are exactly that, a section of tiles, a length of flashing, or a valley that's failed, all fixable without disturbing the rest of the roof.
If you've spotted a problem, big or small, get in touch and we'll come and have a look. We cover Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Nuneaton and Kenilworth, and every quote is free and put in writing before you commit to anything.
Service area
Where we work
We cover Coventry and the surrounding Midlands. Call us if your postcode is nearby and we will let you know.
- Coventry
- Solihull
- Warwick
- Leamington Spa
- Rugby
- Nuneaton
- Kenilworth
- West Midlands
Related work
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Storm damage, sudden leaks or a tile through next door's fence, we aim to get to you the same day where possible.
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Repointing, flaunching, pots and flashings, keeping the chimney watertight and structurally sound.
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Roof surveys, photo reports and planned maintenance across Warwickshire.
Read moreTalk to the team
Need help with roof repairs?
Call 07547 893951. Give us a call and tell us what is going on.
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