What tiling work involves
Tiled roofs are the most common sight across Kent, London and Essex, from clay plain tiles on older houses to concrete interlocking tiles on post-war and modern homes. Tiling work covers everything from replacing a few broken or slipped tiles to stripping and re-tiling an entire roof.
Ridge and hip tiles need particular care. Over time the mortar holding them can crack and wash out, leaving tiles loose. These can be re-bedded, or replaced with a mechanically fixed dry ridge system where that suits the roof. Verges, valleys and the tiles around chimneys and rooflights are finished so water is carried away rather than let in.
Signs your tiled roof needs attention
- Tiles slipped, cracked or missing, especially after strong winds or a storm
- Ridge or hip tiles rocking, or mortar crumbling along the ridge
- Moss building up thickly enough to lift the tile edges
- Tiles that are flaking or crumbling on the surface
- Damp patches or staining on ceilings below the roof
- Pieces of tile or mortar turning up in the gutters
How Ben approaches it
For repairs, the aim is to match the existing tiles as closely as possible so the roof looks right once the job is done. That matters after storm damage, too: customers on Google have described Ben as on time, professional and diligent with storm-damage repairs.
If a roof is beyond sensible repair, Ben will explain why, show you photos and quote for a re-tile with new membrane and battens. You will know what is being done and what it costs before any work starts. Tiles around a chimney often go hand in hand with chimney repairs and lead work.
