Ely Roofers provide professional Roofing services in Newmarket and the surrounding area.
Newmarket sits in West Suffolk, close to the Cambridgeshire border, and is well known as the home of British flat racing.
We carry out the full range of roofing work in Newmarket: tile and slate repairs, full re-roofs, flat roof replacement, lead work, chimney repairs, ridge and hip tile re-bedding, and guttering. On these properties, getting the flashings and the ridge right is just as important as replacing broken tiles.
On older terraced and semi-detached properties, common problems include failed mortar around chimney stacks, slipped or broken tiles, and lead flashings that have lifted away from brickwork. Lead expands and contracts with temperature changes, and if it was not dressed properly in the first place it will eventually pull free, letting water track down behind the chimney breast.
On postwar properties, interlocking tiles are common. These can be heavier than clay and put more load on older battens. A common problem is that the battens rot quietly for years before tiles begin to slip, so what looks like a minor repair is sometimes a sign that a larger section of the roof needs stripping and re-battening. Any roofer worth hiring will inspect the battens, not just replace the loose tiles.
Flat roofs on extensions and outbuildings are a regular source of roofing work. Felt flat roofs have a finite lifespan - typically 10 to 20 years depending on the quality of the original installation and the number of roof lights or penetrations through the membrane. EPDM rubber is now the preferred replacement in most cases, bonded directly to the deck with a single-ply membrane that handles ponding water and temperature movement better than older felt systems.
Frost opens up cracks in mortar joints over winter, and water finds its way in. If that water freezes inside the joint it forces the brickwork apart further, which is how small repointing jobs become partial chimney rebuilds if they are left too long. We carry out chimney repointing, flashing replacement, pot replacement, and where a chimney is no longer used, capping it off with a half-round cap and a bed of mortar is usually the sensible option.
A full re-roof is the right call when tiles or slates are failing across the whole slope rather than in isolated patches, when battens are rotten, or when a property has been re-covered once already and another repair would simply be putting more weight onto a failing structure. Typical re-roofing costs in the East of England currently run from around £5,000 to £10,000 for an average three-bedroom semi, depending on roof size, pitch, access, and the tile or slate being used. More complex roofs with hips, valleys, dormers, or multiple chimney stacks will cost more.
When specifying replacement tiles for a period property, matching the profile and colour of the original material matters both aesthetically and, in some cases, for planning purposes. We can advise on suitable replacements for clay plain tiles, concrete plain tiles, and natural slate where the original material can no longer be sourced.
By now, many felt flat roofs are beyond economic repair and need stripping back to the deck before a new system goes on. EPDM rubber flat roofing is bonded to the deck and can cover large areas with very few joints, which reduces the number of potential leak points. It is also lighter than built-up felt, which is an advantage on older timber-framed extensions. Typical flat roof replacement costs currently range from around £70 to £120 per square metre, depending on access, deck condition, and finish.
Blocked or broken guttering is often the first sign a homeowner notices before a roof leak becomes visible inside. Cast iron is long-lasting if it is kept painted, but once it rusts through it is usually replaced with modern UPVC or aluminium profiles. We carry out gutter clearing, gutter repairs, and full fascia, soffit, and guttering replacement as part of our Newmarket roofing service.
Our base is in Ely, which puts us well within reach of Newmarket and the surrounding villages. If you are in Newmarket or a nearby village and need roofing work assessed, call us and we will arrange a time to come and take a proper look.
If you are unsure about the condition of your roof, the best thing to do is have it looked at before a small problem becomes a large one. Call Ely Roofers to arrange a roof survey in Newmarket and we will give you an honest assessment of what needs doing and what can wait.
Period properties often retain original tile roofs with lead-flashed chimney stacks.
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