Slate and tile roofing in Mapperley

Often yes, if the remaining slates and battens are sound. Slipped slates are usually a fixings problem, and re-fixing or replacing them individually can extend the roof's life. If many are loose or the timbers are weak, a larger repair is wiser. We assess the extent on site. Photos of the slipped area taken from the ground are enough for a first conversation.

Quite possibly. Conservation area rules often protect the look of the street, and changing the material can need consent. Listed buildings have stricter controls. Ask the council before ordering materials and keep the answer in writing. We can quote for the material the council accepts. Council planning officers can usually explain the rules over the phone or by email.

Typical causes include split lead flashings, crumbling mortar at the stack top and cracked rendering. In older stacks, the pot or flaunching may also be at fault. Because the stack is high, a visit from a roofer with proper access shows the real cause far better than a view from the street. Do not try to patch a leaking stack from the roof yourself, as it is dangerous work.

Photograph the damage from safe positions, note the date and weather, and keep any fallen pieces. Avoid climbing onto the roof yourself. Contact your insurer as your policy requires, and ask a roofer for a written description of the damage and the repair. Dated photos help too, since insurers like to see how things looked straight after the event.

It can be, because there is less shelter and gusts can be stronger. Poor fixings, loose ridge tiles and unsecured edges are the usual casualties. A roof inspection after a storm, or before winter, shows weak points that can be fixed before a bigger failure. Roofs on a hill benefit from a yearly look from a safe distance.