Stripping back to the rafters and rebuilding with new membrane and treated battens.
Under the tiles sit the two layers that actually keep a roof working. The membrane sheds anything that gets past the covering, and the battens hold every tile on the roof.
When either has gone, retiling over the top only hides it. Stripping back and refelting is more work up front and it is the difference between a roof that lasts and one that comes back.
What the job involves
Existing covering stripped and the rafters inspected
New breathable membrane laid and lapped correctly
New treated battens at the right gauge for the covering
Stainless fixings on exposed coastal roofs
Eaves, valleys and abutments detailed as the roof goes back on
Ventilation checked so the roof space can breathe
Included in this service
New felt and batten
Two roofs, half an hour apart, two specifications
Sheltered, inland Ashford
Galvanised fixings
Perfectly sound here, and cheaper. Spending more would be spending for the sake of it.
Exposed, Lydd and Dymchurch
Stainless fixings
Quoted as standard rather than as an upgrade, because the cheaper option does not survive out here.
Salt off the Channel corrodes ferrous metal far faster than ordinary damp air. We have taken tiles off roofs on the coast after nothing more than a breezy week, purely because the nails holding them had rusted through. That is a specification failure, not a tile failure.
If a roofer quotes the same specification for a Lydd bungalow as for a sheltered terrace in town, they either do not know the difference or have not priced for it.
Ken was very helpful, knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we understood what didn't need work doing as well as what did, which is refreshingly honest and good to hear. Thank you.
Celia Scott-Smith29 October 2026
I got Owen round to quote for some missing roof tiles. The work was completed the next day and all left clean and tidy. Very happy with the work done
Frances Poole15 October 2026
Great job done replacing my flat roof. Completed quickly and to a high standard. Many thanks.
Chris Milne8 October 2026
Really good experience for a minor issue. Came and fixed and gave a honest view of problem
Peter Hazelwood7 September 2026
We just want to thank Ken and his team for providing us with an exceptional, first class service. A gentleman, very polite , courteous and informative. He has completed an outstanding top job on our roof and left the whole area clean and tidy. We would highly recommend his business as he is very conscientious with his work and provides you with a perfect finish. Nick and Mara
Mara Dexter1 September 2026
Highly recommended , Very professional company, we got Kenny in through a recommendation, he gave us a reasonable price to re-roof our house. Everything was clean and tidy from start to finish and the outcome was beyond our expectations. Would definitely use again for our up and coming extension.