Roofers in Plaistow
Roofers for Plaistow’s Victorian terraces and post-war homes, assessing older concrete tiles and felt roofs honestly.
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Roofers in Plaistow
Plaistow Roofers for Old and Post-War Roofs
Plaistow’s housing tells the story of the docks. Rows of Victorian terraces survive alongside the houses and low-rise flats that were built after wartime bomb damage cleared whole streets. Ashlar Roofing works as a roofer across E13 and the London Borough of Newham, and on any given street we may find a slate roof from the 1890s next to a concrete tile roof from the 1950s.
Those two roofs age differently. Slate itself lasts a very long time, but the nails and battens holding it do not, so older roofs tend to fail at their fixings. Post-war concrete tiles are often still in place but have weathered, lost their surface and grown brittle, and the underlay beneath them may have broken down. We look at both the covering and what lies under it before advising.
Many post-war homes were built with felt flat roofs over porches, stores and rear additions. Felt of that generation will usually have been replaced at least once, and the later coverings vary in quality. We check how the flat roof drains, how it meets the wall and whether the deck beneath is still sound.
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When to Repair and When to Re-Roof in E13
The honest answer to whether a roof needs replacing depends on what the survey finds rather than its age alone. A seventy-year-old concrete tile roof with dry battens and sound timbers may only need a few tiles and a ridge rebedding. A newer roof with poor underlay may already be letting damp into the loft. We look at the roof, the loft and the gutters together before making any recommendation.
When a repair makes sense, the quote is for that repair. When it does not, we explain why with photos and set out what a re-roof would involve, including battens, underlay and any timber work. Where both are reasonable options, we price both, so you can decide on cost and how long you plan to stay in the house.
What's included
What You Get from Ashlar Roofing as Your Roofer
The main parts of the job, each listed in your quote.
- One roofing company for the whole roof: pitched and flat coverings, chimneys, leadwork, gutters, fascias and soffits.
- A survey before any price, with photos of what we find so you can see the problem for yourself.
- A quote setting out the work, the materials and the cost before anything is booked.
- Materials chosen to suit the existing roof, including matching slates and tiles on older houses where they can be sourced.
- Work on houses, flats, shops and offices, planned around the people living or trading underneath.
- Priority for active leaks and storm damage, with the roof made weathertight before the permanent repair.
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Pricing
Roofing Costs in Plaistow
In Plaistow, a roofer’s price depends on:
- The type of work, from a single slipped tile to a full re-roof
- The covering, whether slate, clay or concrete tiles, felt, rubber or fibreglass
- Height and access, including any need for a tower or scaffold
- The condition of battens, timbers and leadwork found during the survey
- Whether gutters, fascias or a chimney are dealt with at the same time
How it works
How Roofing Work in Plaistow Is Arranged
What happens from your first call or message to the finished work.
Tell Us About the Roof
Call, use the form or send photos on WhatsApp with your postcode and a short note of what you have noticed.
Survey
We inspect the roof and, where it helps, the loft, then talk you through what we found with photos.
Your Quote
You receive a quote covering the work, the materials and the cost. Nothing is booked until you agree it.
The Work
The agreed work is carried out, then we review the finished roof with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.
FAQs
Questions About Roofers in Plaistow
Do you cover all of E13?
My loft feels damp but there is no visible leak. Could it be the roof?
Is it worth repairing an old concrete tile roof?
Can you replace the felt roof on our porch at the same time as other work?
How do you protect the house during a re-roof?
Still Have a Question?
If your question is not answered here, get in touch and we will discuss it with you. You can also send photos on WhatsApp.
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