Leak, slipped slates or a roof that has seen better days? Our Whitefield roofers come out, show you the problem and give you a fixed written price before any work starts.
The oldest housing in Whitefield is its Victorian terraces, such as those around Lily Hill Street and Nipper Lane, along with the older houses in Besses o' th' Barn. Roofs of that age are typically slate, with brick chimney stacks and lead flashing that have been in place for a very long time.
Much of the rest of the town came later. The Elms estate was built between the 1920s and the 1950s and the Hillock estate followed in the 1950s, while the larger houses sit around Ringley Road and Park Lane. Homes from those years generally have tiled roofs, mortar-bedded ridges and timber roofline. We work on all of them.
We are based at 7a Elms Street in Whitefield, so Stand, Besses o' th' Barn, Unsworth, Prestwich and Radcliffe are all a short drive.
Whitefield grew in stages, from Victorian terraces to the estates of the twentieth century, and each kind of house tends to have its own roof faults. These are the jobs our roofers are called to most often across Stand, Besses o' th' Barn, Lily Hill, Hillock, Park Lane and Kirkhams.
Slates slipping on Victorian terraces
The older terraces in Whitefield, such as those around Lily Hill Street, were typically roofed in slate well over a hundred years ago. The fixing nails rust through long before the slate wears out, so slates drop out of line one at a time. They can usually be re-fixed or replaced without stripping the roof. See our slate roofing.
Leaks around chimney stacks
Brick chimney stacks on older Whitefield houses stand above the roofline and take the wind and rain first. Mortar joints open up and the lead where the stack meets the roof lifts, and the water shows as a damp patch on the chimney breast. See our chimney repairs
and lead flashing repairs.
Loose ridge tiles and crumbling verges
On the tiled roofs of the town's inter-war and post-war houses, the ridge tiles and roof edges were bedded in mortar. After decades of frost that mortar cracks and falls away, and loose tiles can lift in a strong wind. See our ridge tile repairs
and dry verge systems.
Bay window roofs letting water in
Plenty of semis in Whitefield have a bay with its own small flat or lead-covered roof. When the covering splits or the joint with the wall opens up, the first sign is usually a brown stain on the ceiling just inside the window. See our bay window roof repairs.
Tired flat roofs on garages and extensions
Garages, kitchen extensions and dormers added to Whitefield homes over the years are often covered in felt that is now past its best. Some only need a patch or new edge trims; others are better re-covered. See our flat roofing.
Overflowing gutters and rotting fascias
Gutters on tree-lined roads fill with leaves and moss every autumn. Once they overflow, water runs down the timber fascia boards behind them, and a few wet winters are enough to start the rot. See our gutter repairs
and gutter cleaning.
No. The inspection and the written quote are free, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
How soon can you come out?
It depends on the week and the weather. If water is coming in, say so when you call and we will treat it as urgent.
What are your opening hours?
We are open 7 days a week, from 6am to 8pm.
Can you repair it, or will I need a new roof?
Most roofs we look at need a repair, not replacing. We show you photos and explain why we are recommending one or the other.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Our roofing work is covered by a workmanship guarantee, and we are fully insured.
How much do roofers in Whitefield charge?
It depends on the job, the roof type and the access needed. We inspect for free and give you a fixed written price, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does a roof repair take?
Many repairs, such as replacing slipped slates or resealing a gutter, are done in a day. Chimney work, re-roofing and anything that needs scaffolding takes longer, and we tell you how long when we quote.
Do you work on flat roofs?
Yes. We repair and re-cover felt, rubber and fibreglass flat roofs
on extensions, garages, dormers and bay windows.
Do you cover Prestwich and Radcliffe?
Yes. We cover Prestwich, Radcliffe and Bury as well as Whitefield, and we also work in Unsworth, Middleton and north Manchester.
Which areas do you cover?
Whitefield, Stand, Besses o' th' Barn, Unsworth, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Bury and Middleton. If you are nearby and not on the list, call and ask.
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