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Victorian terraces and industrial estates

Roofing contractors in Wigston, Leicestershire

Roof work for Wigston terraces, semis and commercial units. Send a few photos with your request and we confirm availability and next steps.

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

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Terraces, workshops and a working town

Wigston grew with the hosiery and knitwear trades, and that history shows in its buildings. Close to the centre there are Victorian terraces and former workshop buildings, while later streets add interwar and post-war housing. Beyond that sit industrial estates with larger units. A roofer here deals with domestic slate and tile on one job and a metal-clad warehouse on the next.

The mix means two sets of questions come up. Homeowners ask about slipped slates, leaking chimneys and rear flat roofs. Business owners ask about leaking sheets, failed roof lights and drainage on flat or low-pitched roofs. Both start with a survey of the roof and the water path.

Old terraces: valleys, party walls and chimneys

Terraced rows often share valleys, party walls and chimney stacks, so one defect can affect two homes. Old lead in valleys cracks with age, and chimney flashings pull away from brickwork. Slates held on with old nails can slip as the fixings corrode, which is known as nail sickness.

Rear extensions and outriggers on Victorian houses commonly have flat or low-pitch roofs, covered with felt, GRP or rubber membranes, and those leak at joints and upstands. Access in terraced streets can be tight, and scaffold may need to cover several houses or use a pavement. We plan the work with the street layout in mind.

What we do on Wigston roofs

Our work in Wigston splits roughly into homes and business premises.

On the commercial side, commercial roofing covers industrial units, workshops, offices and shop roofs, including felt, single-ply, liquid coatings and profiled sheet repairs. Phased work can keep part of a building in use.

For houses, roof repair and leak detection is the usual starting point, with roof replacement when the covering has reached the end of its life. After heavy wind, storm damage repair is available, and roof inspection suits buyers, sellers and landlords wanting a report with photographs.

On a terrace, the cost often depends on how much of the roof is affected and how safe the access is. Scaffold across several storeys, chimney work and lead valleys increase the price. On a commercial unit the key factors are the size of the roof, the material and whether the building must keep operating during the work.

  • Access. Narrow streets and shared yards limit equipment.
  • Lead work. Lead is durable but more expensive than alternatives.
  • Roof material. Older sheet roofs may need testing before work begins.
  • Business continuity. Phasing and working hours change the programme.

Asbestos, safe access and responsible traders

Some older industrial and agricultural buildings were roofed with fibre cement sheets that may contain asbestos. If your roof is old and cement-like, do not drill, break or power wash it. A survey should come first, and removal is specialist work.

For homes, be careful with unsolicited offers after bad weather. Ask any roofer for references, a written quote and proof of insurance before agreeing to work, and compare more than one price. Domestic scaffolding should be erected by competent people and be properly tied in. We are happy to answer all of these questions in writing.

Requesting a Wigston roofing quote

Call 0116 496 0168 or use the form. We serve Wigston from Leicester, so your request lets us confirm that we can reach your address and date.

  1. Tell us whether the roof is on a house, a terrace, a workshop or a unit.
  2. Describe the problem and where water appears inside.
  3. Add photographs from the ground, the loft or the unit floor.
  4. We visit, inspect and photograph defects.
  5. You receive a written quote, with options if a repair and a replacement are both reasonable.

Businesses can tell us their hours so work can be scheduled around them.

Roofing services in Wigston

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 Wigston

Why does my Victorian terrace leak around the chimney?

The flashing and mortar around a chimney take a lot of weather. Over time lead lifts, pointing cracks and the stack itself can let water through. Sometimes the cause is the shared valley beside it. We examine the stack, flashings and the roof next to it before recommending a repair.

Can a flat roof extension be repaired instead of replaced?

Often yes, if the covering is generally sound and the leak is at a joint, upstand or outlet. If the surface is blistered, split in many places or soaked beneath, replacement is more sensible. A roofer should inspect the deck as well as the surface, since wet boards can rot and cause further problems.

Do you work on industrial unit roofs in Wigston?

Yes. Typical jobs include sealing or replacing leaking sheets, fixing roof lights and gutters, and recovering flat or low-pitch roofs with felt, single-ply or coatings. We discuss safe access, work at height and working hours with the site owner before agreeing a programme.

What should I do if my roof is made of old cement sheets?

Treat it with caution. Older fibre cement can contain asbestos, and breaking or drilling it releases fibres. Leave it alone, keep people away from damaged areas and arrange a survey by a competent specialist. Repair or replacement planning follows the survey, not the other way round.

Is it worth repairing nail sickness on an old slate roof?

A few slipped slates can be refixed or replaced. If many nails have failed across the slope, repairing piece by piece may become a recurring cost. Sometimes the slates are reusable and can be relaid on new felt and battens. We inspect and explain which approach suits your roof.

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