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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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Brandon Roofers carries out repair and maintenance work on all types of domestic and commercial roofs across Brandon and the wider Breckland area. Whether you have a single slipped tile, a persistent leak you cannot trace, or storm damage that needs making safe quickly, we come out, give you an honest assessment, and get on with the work.
A leak rarely starts where the water enters the building. Rain can travel along rafters, battens and felt before dripping through a ceiling several metres from the actual entry point. Finding the real source takes a methodical check of the whole roof surface - tiles, slates, flashings, ridges, valleys and any flat sections. Common causes include cracked or slipped tiles, failed lead or mortar flashings around chimney stacks and soil pipes, and perished underfelt that was originally installed decades ago. We trace the source before we start any repair work, so the fix addresses the actual problem.
Clay and concrete tiles move over time as the nibs and fixing nails corrode or the battens beneath them age. A slipped tile left in place allows water in and can also become a falling hazard. On older properties, it is common to find a mix of tile profiles that makes matching replacements tricky - we source the closest match available to keep the roof looking consistent. Where a section of tiles has moved or broken, it is worth checking the batten condition underneath at the same time rather than simply re-fixing the tile.
Many older properties have natural slate roofs that, if well maintained, can last well over a hundred years. The fixings are often the first thing to fail - a condition sometimes called nail sickness - causing individual slates to slip or fall. Replacing slates with a matching grade and thickness matters for both appearance and weather-tightness. We use a proper slate ripper to remove damaged slates cleanly and fix replacements with copper or stainless fixings that will not corrode.
Flat roofs are common on garages, extensions and some commercial buildings across the Brandon area. The two systems we work with most are traditional built-up felt and EPDM rubber membrane. Felt roofs typically last 10-20 years depending on the number of layers and how well they were installed - blistering, cracking and lifted seams are the usual signs of age. EPDM is a tougher single-ply membrane that handles temperature change well and, when properly adhered and detailed at the edges, gives a much longer service life. We repair failed sections, re-dress edges, and replace complete flat roof coverings where the existing material is beyond patching.
After a storm, the most urgent task is making the roof weathertight - boarding, tarping or stripping and re-fixing the affected area - before carrying out a permanent repair. Ridge tiles are particularly vulnerable because the mortar bedding dries out and cracks over years of freeze-thaw cycles, and wind then lifts them. Re-bedding and pointing ridge tiles is one of the most effective preventative measures on older roofs in this area.
Lead flashing seals the junction between a roof covering and a vertical surface - around chimney stacks, where a pitched roof meets a parapet wall, and where extensions meet the main house. Lead is the traditional and most durable material for this job, but it needs to be properly dressed into a chase cut in the mortar joint and secured with lead wedges and sealant. Failed or poorly fitted flashing is one of the most common single causes of a roof leak. We cut new chases, fit code-appropriate lead, and point up the mortar to prevent water tracking behind the flashing.
Chimney stacks take more weathering than any other part of the roof. Frost breaks down the brickwork pointing, mortar beds around chimney pots crack and allow water in, and the flashings at the base of the stack are under constant movement stress. Signs that a chimney needs attention include damp patches on a breast inside the house, visible crumbling of mortar between bricks, and loose or leaning pots. We re-point stacks, re-bed and re-flash, and fit cowls where down-draughts or debris entry are a problem.
Garage roofs - usually flat felt or corrugated sheet - are often left until they are actively leaking into the building below. Felt on a garage roof deteriorates faster than felt on a house because garages are often uninsulated, creating larger temperature swings that stress the material. A repair to a failed section can extend the life of the roof by several years, but where the overall felt has reached the end of its life, a full re-cover is the more economical choice over the medium term.
Beyond individual tiles and slates, a pitched roof needs its ridge, hips, verges and valley details to be in good order. Mortar on ridges and hips is a maintenance item - it does not last forever, and re-bedding and pointing every 20-30 years is normal on a well-maintained roof. Valley gutters, whether lead-lined or tiled, collect debris and can block, causing water to back up under the tiles. Verge mortar on gable ends is exposed on three sides and weathers quickly in wind-driven rain. We carry out all of these repairs as standalone jobs or as part of a general roof inspection.
We work on commercial and agricultural buildings across the Brandon area, including workshops, storage buildings and farm outbuildings. Corrugated sheet roofs and large-span felt roofs are the most common types we see on commercial properties. Repairs to sheet roofs usually involve replacing failed fixings, patching or replacing cracked sheets, and sealing overlaps. We can advise on whether a repair or a full replacement makes more sense based on the age and condition of the existing covering.
Brandon Roofers covers the town of Brandon and the surrounding Breckland villages. We regularly work in:
If you are in a village not listed here, call us on 01842 773633 and we will let you know whether we can help.
If you are not sure whether your roof needs a repair or whether you are looking at a more significant job, call Brandon Roofers on 01842 773633. We will come out, have a proper look, and give you a clear picture of what is going on and what it is likely to cost. No pressure, no jargon.
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 Brandon and the surrounding Breckland area, including Thetford, Lakenheath, Mundford, Weeting, Feltwell, Methwold, Elveden, Hockwold cum Wilton, Ickburgh, Santon and West Tofts. If you are in a nearby village and unsure whether we cover your area, give us a ring on 01842 773633.
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