New Roofs

New Roofs planned around your property

Fix My Roof Ltd provides new roofing and re-roofing across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas. Whether your existing roof is reaching the end of its life or you need a new covering, we discuss suitable materials, roof details and the scope before work is agreed.

A new covering is worth considering when defects are widespread, fixings are deteriorating across several slopes or repeated local repairs no longer address the underlying condition. One leaking tile does not automatically justify a complete replacement. An inspection should distinguish isolated damage from problems with the covering, battens, underlay or supporting roof structure.

A replacement specification needs more than a tile colour. Roof pitch, the weight of the proposed slate or tile, exposure, ventilation and the condition of the existing support all affect material selection. The scope should describe eaves, verges, ridges, valleys, abutments and chimney junctions as well as the main covering. Changing a roof build-up may also affect insulation and building-regulation requirements.

Before agreeing a re-roof, ask which materials can be retained, what is included for scaffolding and disposal, and how any hidden timber damage will be recorded and priced. Planning restrictions and listed-building consent should be checked where relevant. A written scope should explain temporary weather protection, proposed materials and how changes discovered after stripping will be authorised.

For help deciding what to ask, read Should I Repair or Replace My Roof? A Homeowner Guide and How Much Does Roof Repair Cost in Oxfordshire & Berkshire?.