Same-day where possible
Active leaks and dangerous loose tiles go to the front of our schedule. We aim to attend the same day.
Emergency roofing · Peterborough
Emergency roof repair in Peterborough
Water coming through the ceiling or tiles off after a storm? We do our best to attend emergencies the same day, make the roof watertight, then carry out a proper permanent repair.
What we do
Make it safe now, fix it properly next
Same-day emergency attendance wherever we can, Monday to Saturday, across Peterborough and up to 40 miles around.
Temporary make-safe
Heavy-duty sheeting, temporary tile replacement or sealing to stop water getting in until the permanent repair.
Loose tiles & ridges
Dangerous loose tiles, ridges and chimney pots secured or removed so they cannot fall.
Active leaks
The entry point found and sealed, and gutters or outlets cleared if they are backing up.
Evidence for insurers
Dated photos before and after the make-safe, and receipts, which insurers ask for.
Permanent repair
Once safe, a fixed price for the permanent repair, carried out to BS 5534.
Expert guide
What to do right now if your roof is leaking
- Stay safe. Do not go on the roof or up a ladder in wind or rain. Keep people away from any area below loose tiles or a damaged chimney.
- Protect the electrics. If water is near light fittings or sockets, switch off the circuit at the consumer unit and do not touch wet fittings.
- Contain the water. Put buckets and towels under drips and move furniture and valuables. If a ceiling is bulging with water, keep clear and call us.
- Take photos of the damage inside and, safely from the ground, outside.
- Call your insurer’s emergency line if the damage was sudden. Which? advises contacting your insurer as soon as possible and keeping receipts for emergency repairs.
- Call us on 0800 193 9030 or send a WhatsApp with photos, so we can assess how urgent it is before we arrive.
Beware of doorstep roofers
After storms, cold callers often knock on doors offering to fix roofs on the spot. Cambridgeshire Police have warned Peterborough residents about rogue roofers. In one reported case, a man in his 80s paid £350 for work that was never finished and was left with a hole in his roof. Always use a roofer with a real address, insurance and written quotes, and never pay in full upfront.
How it works
From first call to signed-off roof
Call or WhatsApp
Send photos if you can. We assess the risk and aim to attend the same day. Messages outside working hours are answered first thing.
Make-safe
We stop water getting in and secure anything that could fall.
Report & price
Photos and a written fixed price for the permanent repair, plus an insurer report if needed.
Permanent repair
The proper repair, booked as soon as the weather allows, with a 10-year written guarantee.
Guide prices
How much does it cost?
Typical prices for emergency attendance and make-safe. Large access equipment is extra if needed. Every roof is different, so we always give a fixed, written price after a free roof check.
Get your fixed priceUp to 25% lessthan typical prices elsewhere (illustrative comparison*)
| Job | Upsize guide price | Typical elsewhere* |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency make-safe (sheeting or temporary repair) | £170 – £400 | £200 – £500 |
| Make-safe and minor permanent repair | £290 – £700 | £350 – £900 |
| Secure or remove loose chimney pot or ridge | £230 – £600 | £300 – £750 |
| Permanent repair | Fixed price after make-safe | — |
*Illustrative figures only. “Typical elsewhere” shows prices around 25% higher than our guide prices, to illustrate how we compare. Guide prices include VAT and are not a quote.
Our work
Photos from recent jobs
Real photos from our own roofing jobs around Peterborough. No stock images.
Standards & sources
What the regulations and research say
We work to current British Standards, HSE guidance and Building Regulations. Here are the sources behind the advice on this page.
- Which?How to claim on your home insurance after a storm
Contact your insurer as soon as possible, photograph the damage without putting yourself at risk, and keep receipts for any emergency repairs.
- HSERoof work – Health and Safety Executive
Almost one in five deaths in construction work involve roof work. HSE advises treating every roof as fragile until a competent person confirms otherwise.
- Peterborough TodayRogue trader warning after Peterborough pensioner is left with a hole in his roof
Cambridgeshire Police warned residents about a rogue roofing firm leafleting in Stanground and Whittlesey, after a man in his 80s paid £350 and the work was never finished.
- Met OfficeUK Storm Centre
A storm is named when it could cause disruption or damage serious enough for an amber or red warning. Wind is usually the main factor.
FAQs
Emergency roof repair: your questions answered
Can't see your question? Call 0800 193 9030 or send us a message.
Do you offer emergency roof repairs in Peterborough?
Yes. We do our best to attend roof emergencies the same day, Monday to Saturday, across Peterborough and up to 40 miles around. Call 0800 193 9030 or WhatsApp us with photos. We are not a 24-hour service, but messages sent out of hours are answered first thing the next working morning.
Are you a 24-hour emergency roofer?
No. We work Monday to Friday 7:30–19:00 and Saturday 8:00–16:00, and aim for same-day attendance within those hours. If water is coming in at night, contain it, switch off electrics near the leak, call your insurer’s 24-hour line and message us so we can attend first thing.
How much does an emergency roof repair cost?
A temporary make-safe usually costs £170–£400, depending on access and the size of the area. The permanent repair is priced separately, with a fixed written quote once the roof is safe.
What should I do if my roof is leaking in heavy rain?
Do not go on the roof. Contain the water with buckets and towels, switch off electrics near the leak, move valuables, photograph the damage and call a roofer. Call your insurer if the damage was sudden.
Can a roof be repaired in the rain?
A temporary make-safe can often be done in rain if it is safe. Permanent repairs, especially lead and sealing work, need a dry spell. We never put our team at risk in high winds.
Will my insurance pay for an emergency roof repair?
If the damage was caused by a sudden event such as a storm, most buildings policies cover reasonable emergency repairs to prevent further damage. Keep photos and receipts, and tell your insurer as soon as possible.
Is a tarpaulin on a roof a good temporary fix?
Yes, if it is properly secured and weighted so wind cannot lift it. A badly fixed tarpaulin can blow off and cause more damage. It is a short-term measure until the permanent repair.
How do I know a roofer is genuine after a storm?
Use a roofer with a real business address, insurance and written quotes. Be wary of cold callers, pressure to decide on the spot and requests for full payment upfront.
Areas we cover
Emergency roof repairs in Peterborough and up to 40 miles around
Based in Peterborough (PE1), we work across Cambridgeshire, South Lincolnshire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, Monday to Saturday.
Peterborough
Our home patch, where we can usually attend fastest.
- PE1City Centre, Dogsthorpe, Eastfield, Fengate, Newark, Parnwell
- PE2Fletton, The Ortons, Stanground, Woodston, Alwalton
- PE3Bretton, Longthorpe, Netherton, Ravensthorpe, Westwood
- PE4Werrington, Gunthorpe, Paston, Walton
Villages and market towns around Peterborough
Regular work across the surrounding villages and towns.
- PE5Castor, Ailsworth, Sutton
- PE6Market Deeping, The Deepings, Eye, Glinton, Crowland, Baston
- PE8Oundle, Wansford, Kings Cliffe, Nassington, Fotheringhay
- PE10Bourne, Thurlby, Morton, Grimsthorpe
- PE15March, Doddington, Wimblington
- PE16Chatteris
Towns across the region
Up to 40 miles from Peterborough.
- PE9Stamford, Barnack, Ryhall, Ketton
- PE11 & PE12Spalding, Pinchbeck, Holbeach, Long Sutton, Deeping St Nicholas
- PE13 & PE14Wisbech, Guyhirn, Murrow, Upwell, Outwell
- PE29Huntingdon, Godmanchester
- NN17Corby, Weldon, Deenethorpe
Contact
Request a free quote
Send your scope or tell us about your roof. We reply within one working day.
- 0800 193 9030
- Message us on WhatsApp
- alex@upsizeproperty.com
- Mon–Fri 7:30–19:00 · Sat 8:00–16:00
- Peterborough · South Lincolnshire · East Midlands
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