Flat Roofs in Withington

Pooling usually means the roof doesn't have enough fall, or the deck underneath has sagged. Standing water speeds up the breakdown of felt and can find its way through small defects. When we replace a roof like that, we can build in a better fall so water runs off to the gutter.

Mostly, yes. Dormer and extension roofs are replaced from outside, and we keep the roof covered at the end of each day. The room underneath may be noisy for a day or two, so it helps to give tenants notice. We'll agree working times with you or your letting agent.

Yes. Garage roofs are often the oldest flat roofs on a property. We can strip the old felt or sheeting, check the timbers and fit a new EPDM, GRP or torch-on felt roof. If the garage roof contains old asbestos sheeting, we'll tell you so it can be dealt with safely.

Soft or spongy areas when the roof is walked on, sagging between joists, or damp patches on the ceiling below are the usual signs. We check the deck during an inspection. If it's rotten, it needs replacing before a new covering goes on, or the new roof won't last.

Sometimes. If the leak is a single split or a failed joint at the edge, a repair can work well. If the felt is cracked all over, a patch only moves the leak somewhere else. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.