A roof built as one connected system
Detailed first survey
We review structure, pitch and drainage before deciding the roof build-up.
Property protection
We plan stripping and installation to limit exposure during the project.
Finished junctions
We check ridges, verges and drainage interfaces as part of completion.
A complete roof planned from the structure up
A new roof is more than the visible covering. We first consider the roof shape, pitch, structural condition, ventilation, drainage and access. Those details guide the choice of covering and the way each layer must be fitted. Depending on the design, the build-up may include the supporting structure or deck, a weatherproof layer, battens, the chosen covering and carefully finished ridges and verges. We also plan how the roof meets gutters, walls and other junctions. Getting those connected details right matters because rain tends to find the one part everyone hoped would be fine.
Clear stages for a full roof replacement
For replacement work, we protect the property and organise safe access before removing the old covering. Once exposed, the substrate and supporting areas can be checked and defective sections repaired. We then install the required layers, complete the roof edges, and connect the new covering with drainage and adjoining details. Roof size, shape and complexity all affect planning, as do access, preparatory repairs, and weather. We set out the intended scope before work begins and complete final checks once the roof is closed and weatherproof.
Frequently asked questions
How do you decide which new roof covering to use?
We consider the roof pitch, shape, exposure, structural condition and preferred appearance. Covering weight and fixing needs also matter, so selection follows the survey rather than appearance alone.
What happens after the old roof is stripped?
We inspect the exposed substrate and supporting areas for defects that were hidden below the covering. Any agreed preparation is completed before the new weatherproof layers and roof finish are installed.
What can affect a new roof timescale?
Roof size, complexity, access and the amount of preparation all influence the programme. Weather also matters because the property must remain protected while old materials are removed and new layers fitted.