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 and Charlie re roofed our maisonette after having a bad leak and arranged for other work to be done for us which they also were involved. Everything that was done was to a high standard. He kept us informed regularly, was tidy and very reliable. I personally would highly recommend this man.
JaqiFull re roof after a leak
This company came to my property and carried out a roof repair to the highest possible standard. The level of customer service I received was exceptional, they were very polite, friendly and helpful. I give this company a 10/10 and would definitely use them again.
Sarah BarnesRoof repair
Had these guys come to do a moss removal job. Fantastic work, cleared all the moss using the safer method of doing it by hand rather than pressure washer. Cleared up after themselves and roof now looks much better. Highly recommended and we're going to use them again to bring the fascias and soffits up to scratch and do a couple of minor roof repairs next.
Mark OwenMoss removal and roof cleaning
I called Premier Roofing as I was experiencing some leaks. The company came out and assessed the issue, advising what repairs needed to be done. I would highly recommend Premier Roofing, 10/10 professional service, quick response and very knowledgeable.
R HodgesLeak investigation and repair
Had some problems with my roof and contacted Premier Roofing. Kenny and the team were able to come and quickly resolve the problem. Thanks guys.
Mark PottenRoof repair
Ken was great when he came out to inspect my roof. Quickly found the cause of the leak, told me what the problem was and got it repaired for me asap. Would recommend.