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From a single slipped tile to a full re-roof, we handle everything in-house. No subcontracting, no middlemen - just our own team on the scaffold, properly trained.
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Call any time. Calls are answered day and night and passed straight to our roofers.
Poringland Roofers carries out roofing work on homes and commercial properties across Poringland, Wymondham, Attleborough, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich and the villages in between. Whether you have a single slipped tile or a roof that needs stripping and relaying, we approach every job with the same care. Good roofing is not complicated, but it does require an accurate diagnosis before any work begins.
Concrete interlocking tiles and clay pantiles both perform well, but both have common failure points. Concrete tiles can crack under foot traffic or freeze-thaw cycles over winter. Clay pantiles can slip when the nibs that hold them to the batten snap or the batten itself rots. In either case, the tile is only part of the story - the felt underlay beneath degrades over time, and an old, brittle underlay will allow water in even when the tiles above look intact.
A full re-roof involves stripping all tiles, replacing the timber battens and felt underlay, and re-laying the tiles. Where the existing tiles are in good condition they can often be re-used, which keeps costs down and helps match the appearance of the original roof. New ridge and hip tiles are usually bedded in a flexible mortar rather than a traditional sand-and-cement mix, which is less prone to cracking as the roof moves. We carry out repairs to individual sections as well as full strips and re-lays, and the right approach depends on the age of the roof and the condition of what is already there.
Flat roofs are common on extensions, garages and outbuildings, and they have a reputation for problems that is often down to the materials used rather than the design itself. An old built-up felt roof installed decades ago will eventually fail - blistering in summer heat, cracking in frost, and allowing water to track sideways before it drops through the ceiling. When a flat roof reaches that point, a repair is rarely the answer.
We install EPDM rubber membrane and torch-on felt systems for flat roof replacements. EPDM is a single-ply rubber sheet that is bonded or mechanically fixed to the deck. It handles movement well and does not become brittle in cold weather. Torch-on felt uses layers of reinforced bitumen felt applied with a gas torch, creating a durable waterproof surface. Both are proven systems that outlast the old mineral-felt roofs they typically replace. The right choice depends on the size of the roof, the condition of the existing deck, and the drainage arrangement.
Flat roof drainage is worth paying attention to. A flat roof is never completely flat - it should have a slight fall towards an outlet. A common problem is ponding water collecting where the fall has been lost or where a roof has sagged. Standing water accelerates the breakdown of any roofing material, so addressing the fall at the time of replacement is important.
The lead or mortar flashing where the chimney meets the roof slope is under constant movement as temperatures change, and over time it can crack, lift or pull away from the brickwork. Repointing the flashing is sometimes enough, but if the lead itself has cracked or been cut too short, it needs replacing. We cut and dress new lead flashings to the correct profile and secure them into the brick joints with lead wedges and sealant - not just pushed in and pointed over, which is a shortcut that fails within a few years.
Stack repointing is another job that is often left until it becomes urgent. Soft or crumbling mortar between chimney bricks allows water into the masonry, and in a hard frost that water expands, accelerating the breakdown. Chimney pots and their haunching (the mortar collar at the base of the pot) also need checking periodically, especially on older properties.
Roofs benefit from being looked at before problems develop. Moss and lichen hold moisture against tile surfaces and can work under tile edges over time. Blocked gutters cause water to back up against the fascia and, in some cases, under the lowest course of tiles. Valley gutters and parapet gutters can accumulate debris that blocks the outlet and causes water to pond. Catching these things early is straightforward and far less expensive than dealing with the internal damage that follows when water gets in.
We work across the villages and towns around Norwich, including Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston, Hellesdon, Costessey, Taverham, Drayton, Spixworth, Attleborough, Wymondham and the surrounding rural area. We adjust our approach to suit the building, and we do not apply one-size-fits-all solutions.
Before quoting, a roofer should come and look at the roof rather than quote over the phone. A roof cannot be assessed properly from a description, and any roofer who gives you a firm price without looking at the job is guessing. We will tell you what we find, what work is needed, and what it will cost. If we think the problem is minor and you can hold off for a season, we will say so.
Call us on 01508 505541 or email [email protected] to arrange a roof inspection. We cover Poringland and the wider south and east Norfolk area.
The quote you get is the price you pay. We don't pad jobs with discoveries halfway through - if something unexpected comes up, we talk to you first.
We come out, look at the whole roof - not just what you called about - and give you an itemised written quote. No pressure, no obligation.
We agree a start date that works for you. You get a daily schedule so you know who's arriving and what's happening each day.
Our own crew - no subbies - do the work to the quoted spec. We tidy up each evening and update you on progress.
You walk round with us, raise anything that needs attention, and we don't leave until you're happy.
We cover Poringland and the surrounding area including Wymondham, Attleborough, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich and the villages to the south and east of the city. Neighbouring villages and rural properties across this part of Norfolk are well within our working area.
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