Leak, slipped slates or a roof that has seen better days? Our Prestwich roofers come out, show you the problem and give you a fixed written price before any work starts.
Prestwich has streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the village and along Bury New Road and Bury Old Road, most with slate roofs, brick chimneys and lead flashing that have been up there for a century or more.
Further out, towards Sedgley Park, Heaton Park and Simister, the houses are mainly inter-war and post-war semis with tiled roofs, bay windows and timber roofline. We work on both.
We are based at 462a Bury New Road, so Prestwich, Whitefield and north Manchester are all a short drive.
Not listed? Call us with your postcode and we will confirm.
Map centred on Prestwich. We cover the town and the surrounding areas listed above.
Local knowledge
Roof problems our roofers see most in Prestwich
Prestwich was built in waves, and each type of house has its own typical roof faults. These are the ones we are called to most often across Prestwich Village, Sedgley Park, Heaton Park, Rainsough, Hilton Park and Simister.
Slipped slates on older terraces
The Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Prestwich Village have slate roofs over a century old. The slates usually outlast the nails holding them, so slates slip one by one. They can be replaced and re-fixed without re-roofing.
See our slate roofing.
Chimney stacks and lead flashing
Older houses have tall brick stacks that take the worst of the weather. Failed pointing and lifted lead where the stack meets the roof are a common cause of damp on the chimney breast.
See our chimney repairs
and lead flashing repairs.
Ridge and verge mortar on semis
On inter-war and post-war semis, the mortar holding the ridge tiles and the roof edges cracks with age. Tiles work loose and can come down in high winds if they are left.
See our ridge tile repairs.
Leaking bay window roofs
Many Prestwich semis have a flat or lead-covered bay. Old felt cracks and holds water, and the first sign is usually a stain on the ceiling above the window.
See our bay window roof repairs.
Flat roofs on extensions and garages
Kitchen extensions, dormers and garages added over the years often have felt roofs near the end of their life. Many can be repaired; some need re-covering.
See our flat roofing.
Blocked gutters and rotten roofline
Tree-lined roads near Prestwich Clough and Heaton Park fill gutters with leaves. Gutters that overflow for a few winters rot the timber fascias and soffits behind them.
See our gutter repairs
and fascia and soffit repairs.
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.
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 Prestwich 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 Whitefield and Bury?
Yes. We cover Whitefield, Radcliffe and Bury as well as Prestwich, and we also work in Middleton, Salford and north Manchester.
Which areas do you cover?
Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Bury, Middleton and north Manchester. If you are nearby and not on the list, call and ask.
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