Roof Replacement in Rathgar

Big Period Roofs Need a Proper Rebuild, Not More Patching

Rathgar is known for its substantial Victorian houses, many with red-brick or granite fronts, tall chimney stacks and roofs broken up by hips and valleys. Roofs on this scale are expensive to keep patching, and when the original slates and fixings reach the end of their life, the sensible step is usually a full replacement.

We strip the old covering, battens and underlay right back, inspect every rafter, and repair or replace any timber that has rotted or sagged. Then the roof is rebuilt with breathable membrane and treated battens under new slate or tile, with fresh lead in the valleys and around the stacks.

Because a big period roof has a lot of junctions, we spend time at the survey looking at each one, both from outside and from the loft, so the written quote reflects the real job.