Roofers in Uxbridge

Bungalows and chalet bungalows

Bungalows have a lot of roof relative to the size of the house, so the condition of the roof has a big effect on the whole property. Chalet bungalows, with rooms built into the roof space, add dormer windows, internal walls close to the slope and limited ventilation, which can make them prone to both leaks and condensation.

Because bungalow roofs are low, many repairs can be reached more easily than on a two-storey house, which can simplify access. We look at the tiles, the ridge and the junctions with any dormers before recommending what to do.

Dormers and loft conversions

Dormers added in loft conversions often have a small flat roof on top and tile-hung or clad cheeks at the sides. The points where the dormer meets the main roof, and the edge of its flat roof, are where water most commonly gets in. Repairs usually involve the flat roof covering, the lead or flashing at the junctions, or both.

If your dormer roof is leaking, our flat roofing service covers small dormer roofs as well as larger extensions, and our leadwork service covers the flashings around them.

Suburban semis and extensions

Interwar and post-war semis across Uxbridge, Hillingdon and Ickenham often have hipped roofs with clay or concrete tiles. Hip tiles, ridge mortar and the bottom courses of tiles above the gutter are typical problem areas. Single-storey rear extensions with flat roofs are common too.

Gutters and roofline

Mature trees in many residential streets mean gutters fill with leaves, which leads to overflowing and damp walls. We repair and replace gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits so water is carried away from the house.

Ventilation and condensation

Rooms built into the roof, insulation packed tight to the eaves and blocked soffit vents can all stop air moving through a roof. The result is condensation on the underside of the roof covering, which can be mistaken for a leak. If damp appears in cold, dry spells rather than after rain, we look at how the roof is ventilated as well as at the tiles.

Older properties in the town centre

Closer to the centre of Uxbridge there are older terraces and period buildings with slate roofs and chimney stacks. These need the same careful approach as any older roof, with slates refixed or replaced to match and leadwork shaped to each junction.

How we work

You speak directly to Rayner’s Roofing rather than a call centre. Tell us what you have noticed, send a photo if you can, and we will arrange to look at the roof. We then explain the options and provide a written quotation before work starts. We work Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 8pm.