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Exposed roofs, Soar valley winds and flat roofs

Storm damage roof repair in Thurmaston

Wind, rain and branch damage repairs for Thurmaston homes and businesses. Send photos and we will confirm availability and arrange a visit.

  • Tile, slate and flat roof work
  • Written quotes before work starts
  • Homes and commercial buildings

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What do you need?

When the wind has been at your roof

After a spell of strong wind, Thurmaston roofs often show the same set of symptoms: tiles on the drive or lawn, a ridge tile that has shifted, lead flashing flapping against a chimney, or a new brown stain on the ceiling a few days later. Some damage is plain to see. A good deal of it is not, and comes to light only when water finds its way in.

That delay is the main reason to have a roof looked at soon after a storm. Cracked tiles, lifted edges and loose flashings may not leak at first, but they let in moisture during the next downpour and can spoil insulation and plaster before anyone notices.

The Soar valley, the Fosse Way and open edges

Thurmaston lies on the northern edge of Leicester close to the River Soar, with the A607 Melton Road and the Fosse Way meeting nearby. Flat ground along the valley gives wind little to slow it, and houses at the edges of estates, or along main roads, can take the full force of a gale.

The housing is a mix of older terraces, interwar semis and later estates, alongside shops, small industrial units and retail premises. Flat roofs on garages, extensions and single-storey businesses are common, and they suffer in a different way from pitched roofs: wind can lift edges, drive rain under copings and split old felt at the seams.

Storm repair and the other services we offer

Storm work starts with a survey, then moves to repair or, in worse cases, replacement.

  • Storm damage repair covers lifted and broken tiles, dislodged ridge and hip tiles, bent flashings, fallen chimney pots and damage from branches.
  • Roof repair and leak detection follows water that has already got in and fixes the entry point.
  • Roof inspection gives a photographed record, helpful for an insurance claim.
  • Roof replacement is the answer when damage is widespread or the roof was already worn.
  • Commercial roofing deals with storm-damaged units, sheeting and flat roofs on business premises.

Sudden storm damage is often covered by home or building insurance, while wear and tear usually is not. Photograph the damage as soon as it is safe, note the date of the storm and keep receipts for any emergency work, such as tarpaulins. Report the claim to your insurer early.

We can describe the damage and the work needed in writing, with photographs, but the insurer decides what it will pay. Never climb on a damaged roof yourself. If water is coming in, protect belongings, catch drips and call a professional. Be wary of anyone who knocks on the door offering cheap repairs after a storm, and ask for a written quote.

Where the cost comes from after a storm

Storm repairs vary widely. Replacing a few tiles from a ladder is a small job. Reaching a roof that needs scaffold, rebuilding a chimney or re-covering a damaged flat roof is a much larger one.

  • Extent of damage. Isolated tiles cost far less than a whole slope.
  • Access. Height and ground conditions affect the equipment needed.
  • Temporary protection. Tarpaulins or boarding may be needed until the full repair.
  • Hidden damage. Wet felt, battens and plaster can add work.

We separate emergency measures from the lasting repair in the quote.

Asking for a Thurmaston storm repair quote

Fill in the form or call 0116 496 0168. We serve Thurmaston from Leicester, so the request is how we check availability and decide the first step.

  1. Tell us what happened and when the damage was noticed.
  2. Photograph the roof from the ground, any debris and any wet ceilings.
  3. Say whether water is coming in now.
  4. We visit to survey the damage and make the area safe if possible.
  5. You receive a written quote for the repair, and photographs for any claim.

We tell you what is urgent and what can wait.

Roofing services in Thurmaston

Semi-detached house with half its roof stripped and new battens being fixed

Roof Replacement

Leaks, missing shingles, flashing and vent repairs.

 Gloved hands replacing a slipped tile next to a chimney with lead flashing

Roof Repair

Full tear-off and replacement with a written warranty.

 Terrace roof with displaced slates after a gale and a fallen branch

Storm and Hail Damage

Hail and wind inspections, tarping and claim support.

 Workers laying a flat roof membrane on an industrial unit

Commercial Roofing

Pre-sale and post-storm inspections with photos.

 Roofer on a ladder inspecting slates and gutter of a bay-fronted house

Roof Inspection

Gutter repair, replacement and guards.

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Questions about Thurmaston

How soon should I get my roof checked after a storm?

As soon as it is safe. Visible damage can be fixed quickly, and hidden damage is easier and cheaper to deal with before it leaks. If water is entering, protect belongings and call straight away. Otherwise a check within days is sensible. Do not climb up yourself.

Are flat roofs more vulnerable to wind than pitched roofs?

They are affected differently. Edges and copings can lift and old felt can tear at seams, letting rain in. Pitched roofs lose tiles and ridge pieces. Either type suffers if it was already worn or poorly fixed. A survey shows where the weak points are.

What if a neighbour's tree dropped a branch on my roof?

Photograph the damage and the tree. The insurance position depends on who owns the tree, its condition and your policy. Contact your insurer and, where appropriate, the tree owner. Keep our written description and photographs for the claim. We can make the roof safe while that is sorted out.

Is a tarpaulin enough to stop a leak?

Only as a temporary measure. A well-fixed tarp can protect a damaged area for a short time, but wind can lift it, and it does not repair the cause. It should be followed by a proper repair as soon as conditions allow. Poorly fitted sheets can themselves cause damage.

Can a damaged chimney pot be replaced?

Yes, in many cases. A pot may be refitted, replaced or capped, depending on the stack's condition. If the stack is cracked or leaning, more work may be needed, and it can involve scaffold. We check the stack and flashings during any storm visit.

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