Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Roofing Services
The questions homeowners across Crewe ask us most often, answered plainly. If yours isn't here, get in touch and we'll answer it directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our roofing services across Crewe. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us directly.
Can you repair the slate roof on a railway terrace in Crewe?
Yes. Most of the old terraces near the town centre have Welsh slate, and many now suffer from nail sickness, where corroded nails let slates slip. For a handful of slates we use clips or tingles; where large areas are failing, stripping and re-laying on new battens and membrane is the lasting fix. We reuse good slates and match the rest with reclaimed ones.
Do you cover Haslington and Shavington?
Yes, both villages are within our regular area. Haslington has a mix of older cottages, semis and newer housing, while Shavington includes a lot of family homes with concrete tiles. We handle roof repairs, re-roofs, fascias, gutters and flat roofs across both, and we are happy to look at garages and outbuildings while we are there.
Should I switch to a dry ridge system on my estate house?
If your ridge mortar keeps cracking and tiles are coming loose, a dry ridge system is a sensible upgrade. It uses mechanical fixings and a ventilated roll instead of mortar, which copes better with movement and needs less maintenance. On older homes where the look matters, traditional bedding may still be the better choice, and we will say honestly which suits yours.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
For genuine emergencies in Crewe, which means active leaks, storm damage or anything structural, we aim to be with you within two to four hours, day or night. Across the rest of Crewe, CW1 it depends on distance and how many storm calls are in the queue. During working hours there's no call-out charge; out of hours a fixed fee applies and is deducted from the repair. Ring 07462 150 527.
Do you provide free quotes?
Yes. We visit, look at the roof properly and give you a written, itemised quote with no obligation and no pressure. We don't quote from the pavement or over the phone for anything we haven't seen.
What areas do you cover?
We're based in Crewe and cover the whole of Crewe, CW1 plus the surrounding towns and villages. For larger jobs we travel further across Cheshire.
Are you insured?
Yes, with public liability and employer's liability insurance covering roofing and building work. We'll send the certificates with any quote on request.
What guarantee do you offer?
A workmanship guarantee on every job, backed by the manufacturer's warranty on the materials used, which for membranes, tiles and flat roof systems is typically ten to twenty-five years or more. The documents come with the quote.
Do I need to be home during the work?
Not for external work, as long as we have access to the garden and somewhere to set up. For anything involving the loft or inside the house, yes, or someone who can let us in. We agree the arrangements before we start.
How long does a roof replacement take?
A typical semi-detached or terraced roof in Crewe takes five to ten working days from strip to finish, with the scaffold up a few days either side. Larger roofs and those with chimney rebuilds take longer. You get a programme with the quote.
Can you work in bad weather?
Within limits. Light rain is fine for most work; we won't strip a roof with heavy rain forecast, lay flat roof membranes on a wet deck, or work at height in strong wind. The house is always left weathertight at the end of the day. Emergency make-safe work goes ahead in almost any weather.
Do you handle insurance claims?
We provide the dated photographs, plain-English report and itemised quote your insurer needs, and we'll speak to the loss adjuster directly if you'd rather. The claim itself has to come from you as the policyholder, and we'll be honest about whether the damage looks like storm or wear.
What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer, card and cash. On larger jobs we agree staged payments in the quote, with the final payment on completion. We never ask for full payment up front.
Do I need scaffolding?
For most two-storey roof work, yes, and it's included in the quote. Many repairs, roofline jobs and bungalow work are done from towers or roof ladders, and chimney work is sometimes cheaper from a cherry picker. We choose the access that's safe and economical.
How do I know if my roof needs replacing?
Repairs every winter, slates slipping across the whole roof rather than in one patch, daylight or widespread staining in the loft, and a sagging ridge or slope all point to a roof at the end of its life. A single slipped slate or a leak at the chimney doesn't. We'll tell you honestly which yours is; most roofs we look at in Crewe need a repair, not a replacement.
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