Roof repairs, done right first time
A small roof problem rarely stays small. The sooner it’s repaired, the less it tends to cost.
Water finds its way through the tiniest gap, and by the time a stain appears on your ceiling it may have been soaking into timbers and insulation for weeks. Left alone, a single cracked tile or split flashing can lead to rotten battens, damaged plaster and a much bigger bill.
We don’t patch over problems or guess. As local Bournemouth roofers, we inspect the roof properly, find where water is actually getting in — which often isn’t directly above the stain — and repair it with materials that match your roof.
Common roof repairs we carry out
Roof leaks
Traced to the source, whether it’s a cracked tile, failed flashing, blocked valley or worn flat roof membrane.
Slipped & broken tiles
Missing, cracked or slipped tiles and slates replaced and secured to match your existing roof as closely as possible.
Ridge & hip tiles
Loose ridges re-bedded, or upgraded to a mechanically fixed dry ridge system that won’t need repointing.
Flashings & leadwork
Lead and flashings around chimneys, walls, skylights and abutments repaired or renewed.
Valleys
Worn, cracked or blocked valleys relined so rainwater flows where it should.
Flat roof repairs
Blisters, splits, lifting edges and failed upstands repaired on felt, EPDM rubber and GRP roofs.
Chimney repairs
Repointing, flaunching, cowls and flashings to keep your chimney sound and watertight.
Fascias, soffits & gutters
Rotten boards and leaking, sagging or overflowing gutters repaired or replaced.
Flat roof repairs in Bournemouth
Flat roofs are our speciality, so we know exactly what to look for on extensions, garages and dormers — including roofs that have already been patched more than once. Typical flat roof faults we fix include blistering and splitting felt, failed laps and seams, lifting edge trims, leaking upstands against walls and ponding water that won’t drain away.
Where a flat roof is basically sound, a targeted repair can buy you years. Where the deck has started to rot or the covering has failed across the whole roof, we’ll explain why a new flat roof will be better value — and show you what we’ve found.
Repair or replace? You’ll get a straight answer
If your roof can be repaired, we’ll repair it. If it has reached the end of its life and further repairs would be throwing good money after bad, we’ll explain why and let you decide. No pressure and no scare tactics. When replacement is the right call, we can take care of that too, from a new flat roof to a complete pitched re-roof.
If you have a leak, make a note of when it appears — for example, only in heavy rain, or only when the wind blows from a certain direction. It helps us pinpoint the cause much faster.
How Bournemouth’s weather affects your roof
Living by the sea is hard on a roof. Salt-laden air speeds up wear on fixings and metalwork, while south-westerly gales off Poole Bay test ridge tiles, verges and flat roof edges — especially on higher, exposed homes along the East Cliff, West Cliff and Southbourne cliff top.
Many of the older Victorian and Edwardian houses in Boscombe, Westbourne and Charminster still have natural slate roofs with intricate leadwork, which need matching materials and a careful hand. Newer homes in Kinson, Throop and Littledown more often have concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or extensions. We repair them all.
Signs you need a roof repair
- Damp patches or water stains on ceilings or upstairs walls
- Daylight showing through the roof when you look in the loft
- Pieces of tile or slate on the ground or in the gutter
- Cracked or crumbling mortar on ridges, hips or chimneys
- Lead flashing that has lifted, split or gone missing
- Gutters overflowing or water running down the walls
Water coming in right now? See our emergency roof repairs for what to do while you wait.
Roof repairs across Bournemouth and nearby
We repair roofs right across Bournemouth — Boscombe, Southbourne, Westbourne, Winton, Moordown, Charminster, Kinson, Throop, Talbot Woods and everywhere in between — and in nearby Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, West Parley and wider Dorset. Check whether we cover your postcode:
Roof repair FAQs
How quickly can you repair my roof in Bournemouth?
We prioritise active leaks and anything that puts your home at risk. If water is coming in right now, call us and see our emergency roofing service. Routine repairs are booked in at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a roof in the rain?
We can often make a roof temporarily watertight in wet weather, but most permanent repairs need dry conditions to be done properly. Either way, we’ll never leave your roof exposed.
Do you repair flat roofs as well as pitched roofs?
Yes. Flat roofs are our speciality — we repair felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass roofs — and we repair tiled and slate pitched roofs too.
Do you repair commercial roofs?
Yes. We repair flat roofs on shops, offices, industrial units, hotels and blocks of flats across Bournemouth and Poole. See our commercial flat roofing page for more.
Will you explain what’s wrong before starting?
Always. We’ll explain what we’ve found and what we recommend, and you’ll have a clear quote before any work begins.
Can you help with a home insurance claim?
We can provide photographs, a written description of the damage and a quote for the repair to support your claim. Check your policy and contact your insurer as early as possible.
