Re-Roofing in Halifax
When the whole roof has had it, another patch won't hold. A re-roof gives you a weathertight roof again from ridge to gutter.
Ridgeway Roofers Halifax re-roofs houses, bungalows and extensions across Halifax and Calderdale. The old covering is stripped, the underlay and battens are renewed, and the roof is re-covered in slate or tile with new ridge, hips, verges and leadwork. Call 01422 774307 to arrange a survey and quote.
What we cover
- Full strip and re-roof
- Re-slating in natural or man-made slate
- Re-tiling in concrete or clay
- Hipped, gabled and bungalow roofs
- New breathable underlay and battens
- Dry-fix ridge, hip and verge
- New lead valleys and flashings
- Roof windows added during the work
- Salvaging sound slates where possible
When it is time for a new roof
- Slates slipping all across a slope
- Tiles flaking or crumbling
- Underlay torn or missing in the loft
- Sagging between the rafters
- Repair after repair on the same roof
- Moss holding water on the whole roof
The re-roof, step by step
Survey and quote
Roof, loft and access checked; slate and tile options discussed.
Scaffold erected
Safe access and edge protection before the old roof comes off.
Strip and inspect
Old covering removed and timbers checked. Anything extra is shown to you first.
New underlay, battens and covering
Laid course by course to the right gauge for the slate or tile.
Ridge, hips, lead and clear-up
Details finished, waste removed, scaffold down.
What a finished re-roof looks like
The photos show a hipped brick house with its new red tile roof, a bungalow re-covered in grey tiles with dry verges and new gutters, and red plain tiles finished with a dry-fixed hip. Hips, verges and ridges are where the quality of a re-roof shows.
Photos
Hipped house re-roofed 
Bungalow re-roof and new gutters 
Dry-fixed hip on red tiles 
Interlocking tiles on a hipped roof 
New-build main and garage roofs 
Ridge on a new slate roof
What you can expect from us
Plain dealing from the first phone call to the last swept path.
A proper look
We inspect the roof around the problem as well as the problem itself, so the repair goes where the water actually gets in.
A straight answer
You'll hear whether it's a repair, a bigger job or nothing to worry about yet, with the reasons, before you decide anything.
A tidy finish
Old slates, tiles, offcuts and packaging are cleared away and the work is talked through with you when it's done.
Questions about re-roofing
How long does a re-roof take?
It depends on the size and shape of the roof, the covering and the weather. Your quote will include an expected timescale.
Can I change from tiles to slate?
Often, but the roof pitch and structure need checking. Slate and tile have different weights and minimum pitches.
Do I need permission to re-roof?
Like-for-like replacement on an unlisted house outside a conservation area usually doesn't need planning permission. Listed buildings and conservation areas are different, so check with Calderdale Council before changing materials. Building regulations can also apply to re-roofing.
What happens if you find rotten timbers?
We show you what we've found and explain the fix before any extra work goes ahead.
Quote for re-roofing
Ring and tell us what's happening up there and where you are in Calderdale. We'll arrange to come out and look.
01422 774307Or send the form and we'll call you. No spam. No obligation.
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