JP Contractors Roofing Specialist will replace any damaged, loose or missing tiles. We can carry out an assessment of the roof to see if there are any other safety issues or damage that needs attention.
Damaged, cracked, missing and loose tiles can expose the roof membrane, allowing the rain to access the roof space, where it will cause damage, especially if left. Dampness in the home/property can be a big problem.
Cracked tiles can be a very severe safety issue, tiles in general are heavy and, you don't want one, or a part of one falling and causing any damage to the roof or anything below it. Tiles are particularly vulnerable in heavy winds or in a state of disrepair.
Broken roof tile needs replacing.
1. When replacing a broken or missing tile we ensure we have the correct replacement tile to match the existing ones. The most common tile types are concrete and terracotta.
2. Once we have safely reached the broken tile, we need to slightly lift the tiles that overlap the one to be removed. we do this by using two pieces of timber to hold them up. Then, we use a brick trowel to lift up the broken over the batten underneath and slide it down and out.
3. We then place your new tile onto the brick trowel and reverse the steps for removing the tile. Be sure to place the overlapping tiles back into position.
4. We ensure the tile is securely in place.
5. Have a quick check across the roof while you're there to survey any other potential damage.
We build roofs on new builds or re-roof an existing property if required.
Our services cover all roof repairs and tile replacements, however, there are occasions where the roof is beyond a little maintenance and may require removing the old roof and installing a new roof.
We remove and replace old or damaged tiles, where necessary. We also replace missing tiles, however sometimes the roof needs a complete overhaul, where we can supply a re-roofing service.
In the case of a re-build we remove the old tiles/roof, remove and replace the breathable membrane, replace battens and re-tile ensuring everything is installed correctly and safely.