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Roof repairs in Peterborough

Slipped tiles, crumbling ridges, worn valleys and failed flashings fixed properly, first time. We photograph the fault before we quote, so you see exactly what needs doing.

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What we do

Every common roof repair, done to current standards

For homeowners, landlords and commercial property across Peterborough, South Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.

Slipped & cracked tiles

Broken, slipped or missing tiles and slates replaced and mechanically fixed, matched as closely as possible to your roof.

Ridge & hip repairs

Loose or cracked ridge and hip tiles re-bedded, or upgraded to a dry-fix system so they are mechanically fixed, not just held by mortar.

Verges

Crumbling verge mortar repointed, or replaced with a dry verge system that needs far less maintenance.

Valleys

Worn or split valley troughs (lead, GRP or mortar-bedded) replaced, one of the most common sources of leaks.

Flashings

Leaking lead or mortar flashings around chimneys, walls and roof windows replaced with correctly lapped lead.

Fascias, soffits & gutters

Rotten fascias, blocked or sagging gutters and leaking joints repaired or replaced while access is up.

Know the signs

Signs your roof needs repairing

Spot these early and a small repair usually stops a bigger bill later.

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Damp patches or brown stains on ceilings
Slipped, cracked or missing tiles visible from the street
Gaps or crumbling mortar along the ridge or verges
Daylight or damp timber visible in the loft
Granules or tile pieces in the gutters
Water dripping from fascias or overflowing gutters

Expert guide

Repair or replace? How to decide

Most roofs that leak do not need replacing. In our experience, the majority of leaks come from a small number of weak points: slipped tiles, cracked ridge mortar, worn valleys and failed flashings. Fixing the cause is usually far cheaper than a new roof.

A repair is usually right when

the problem is in one area, such as a ridge, valley, chimney or a few tiles
the roof timbers are dry and sound when checked from the loft
most tiles are intact and not flaking or porous

Replacement is worth considering when

tiles are failing across the whole roof, or the original felt underlay has perished
repairs would cost more than about a quarter of a new roof
the roof line is sagging or timbers are rotten

Why mortar-only repairs keep failing

Since the updates to BS 5534, the British Standard for slating and tiling, mortar can no longer be relied on as the only way of fixing ridge, hip and single-lap tiles. They must be mechanically fixed, and the standard now covers repairs and re-roofing too. We repair to this standard, which is why our ridge and verge repairs last.

Why you should not go up yourself

The HSE reports that almost one in five deaths in construction involve roof work. Check your roof from the ground with binoculars, or from the loft with a torch, and leave the rest to a roofer with proper access equipment.

How it works

From first call to signed-off roof

Free roof check
We inspect the roof, safely from the ground, a ladder or the loft, and send you photos of what we find.
Fixed, written price
A clear quote with the cause, the fix and the price. No extras added later.
Safe, tidy repair
Proper access equipment, work to BS 5534 and manufacturer guidance, and the site cleared at the end.
Photos & guarantee
Before-and-after photos and a 10-year written guarantee for the work.

Guide prices

How much does it cost?

Typical prices for common repairs, including access and waste. Every roof is different, so we always give a fixed, written price after a free roof check.

Get your fixed price

Up to 25% lessthan typical prices elsewhere (illustrative comparison*)

Job	Upsize guide price	Typical elsewhere*
Replace slipped or cracked tiles	£170 – £460	£200 – £600
Re-bed or dry-fix a full ridge	£500 – £1,400	£600 – £1,750
Repoint or dry-fix verges	£400 – £1,050	£500 – £1,300
Replace a valley	£700 – £1,700	£900 – £2,100
Replace a chimney flashing	£400 – £1,050	£500 – £1,300

*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.

Repaired concrete tile roof with replacement tiles and a mechanically fixed dry ridge — Roof repairReplacement tiles and dry-fix ridge

Clay pantile roof opened up at a wall abutment, with new breathable membrane and battens before re-tiling — Roof repairPantile repair at a wall abutment

Section of tiled roof stripped and relaid with new breathable membrane and treated battens around a vent pipe — Roof repairNew membrane and battens to a failed section

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.

MarleyWhat are the fixing requirements of BS 5534?
Under BS 5534, mortar can no longer be relied on as the only fixing. Single-lap tiles, hips and ridges must be mechanically fixed, and the standard covers re-roofing and 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.
HSE / Roofing TodayFalls from height lead deaths in 2025 – HSE statistics
Falls from height caused over a quarter of the 124 worker deaths in Great Britain in 2024/25. Construction had the most deaths of any sector (35).

FAQs

Roof repairs: your questions answered

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How much does a roof repair cost in Peterborough?

Small repairs, such as replacing a few slipped or cracked tiles, usually cost £170–£460. Re-bedding or dry-fixing a full ridge is typically £500–£1,400, and a new valley £700–£1,700. We photograph the problem first and give you a fixed written price.

Can you repair just one part of a roof?

Yes. Most leaks come from one area, such as a ridge, valley, chimney or a few tiles. We repair that area to current standards and check the rest of the roof while we are up there.

How quickly can you repair my roof?

Small repairs are usually booked within a few days and completed in a single visit. If water is coming in, see our emergency roof repair service and we will make it watertight as a priority.

Can roof tiles be matched?

Usually, yes. Most concrete and clay tiles are still made or available reclaimed. Where an exact match is not possible, we use the closest match on a less visible slope and move original tiles to the front.

Is it worth repairing an old roof?

If the timbers are sound and most tiles are intact, yes. A repair is usually far better value. If tiles are failing across the whole roof or the underlay has perished, we will tell you honestly that replacement is the better long-term option.

Why does my ridge keep coming loose?

Ridges bedded only on mortar crack as the roof moves and weathers. BS 5534 now requires ridge and hip tiles to be mechanically fixed. Upgrading to a dry-fix ridge system stops the problem coming back.

Do roof repairs need building regulations approval?

Repairs to a small part of a roof normally do not. Approval is needed for larger re-roofs, structural changes, or a heavier or different covering. We will tell you if anything applies to your job.

Do you guarantee roof repairs?

Yes. Every repair comes with a 10-year written guarantee. It is written up and handed to you on the spot when the job is signed off.

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