Roofers in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale was built as a new town, so a lot of the housing dates from the 1960s and 70s — low-pitch roofs, flat roofs on extensions and garages, and gable ends finished in a way that's now often tired.
These roofs are practical to work on and straightforward to put right when the right materials are used: dry verge along the gables, dry ridge along the top, and fibreglass on the flat sections rather than another patch of felt.
Low-pitch and flat roofs
Common on the town's housing. The covering has to be right for the pitch — and the fall has to run the right way, or it holds water.
Dry ridge and dry verge
Where mortar bedding has failed along the ridge or gable, a dry system is neat, secure and doesn't need repointing again.
Gutters on long runs
Long terraces and long roof runs mean a lot of gutter. When it sags or blocks, water comes down walls instead of into the drain.
From a slipped tile to a full re-roof
New Roofs & Re-roofs
A full new roof or a complete re-roof, stripped back and rebuilt — stripped, felted, battened and tiled or slated properly.
Roof Repairs & Leak Finding
Leaks traced back to where the water is actually getting in, then the repair that sorts it rather than a patch over the stain.
Flat Roofs & Fibreglass (GRP)
Flat roofs on extensions, garages and bay windows — felt or fibreglass (GRP), laid with the fall running the right way.
Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
Fascias, soffits and gutters replaced so the roofline is sound and rainwater goes where it should.
Lead Work & Flashing
Lead flashing and lead work around chimneys, valleys and abutments — the details that keep water out of the joins.
Chimney Repointing & Repairs
Chimneys repointed and repaired, from loose pointing and pots to the flashing at the base.
Gutter Cleaning
Gutters cleared of moss, leaves and grit so water runs away instead of down the walls.
Moss Cleaning
Moss and growth taken off the roof and cleared away, so the tiles can dry out and the gutters stay clear.
New Valleys
Valleys renewed where two roof slopes meet — one of the first places an older roof starts letting water in.
Roof Windows (Velux)
Roof windows fitted or replaced, sealed and flashed in properly so light comes in and water stays out.
Dry Ridging & Dry Verge
Dry ridge and dry verge systems fitted along the ridge and gable ends — neat, secure and low maintenance.
Working in Skelmersdale
All aspects of roofing
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