Leak, slipped slates or a roof that has seen better days? Our Bury roofers come out, show you the problem and give you a fixed written price before any work starts.
Bury grew up as a textile mill town, so the streets around the town centre, Elton, Fishpool, Freetown and Moorside are lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Most still have slate roofs, brick chimney stacks and lead flashings, and after a century or more of wet Pennine weather the slates, nails and mortar are often due for attention.
Further out, Brandlesholme, Walmersley, Tottington and Unsworth have more twentieth-century semis and newer estate homes, usually with concrete tiled roofs, flat-roofed extensions, garages and dormers, and uPVC fascias and soffits.
We are based at 34a Market Place in Bury town centre, a short drive from Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Heywood and Whitefield, so we can usually get out quickly to look at a leak or storm damage.
Most of the roofing jobs we are called to in Bury come down to the age of the housing and the wet, windy weather that comes in off the moors. These are the problems we see most often.
Slipped and cracked slates on mill-era terraces
The long rows of Victorian terraces around Elton, Fishpool and Moorside often have slates that slip as the original nails rust through. One missing slate can let rain straight onto the battens, so it pays to fix it early. See our slate roofing.
Leaking chimney stacks and flashings
Many Bury terraces have brick chimney stacks that are no longer used. Cracked pointing, loose pots and tired lead flashing around the stack are some of the most common causes of damp patches on bedroom ceilings. See our chimney repairs
and lead flashing repairs.
Loose ridge tiles and crumbling verges
The mortar on ridges and gable ends takes the worst of the wind and rain. Once it cracks, ridge tiles work loose. On many homes a mechanically fixed dry verge lasts longer than re-bedding the verge in mortar. See our ridge tile repairs
and dry verge systems.
Small roofs over bay windows
Older terraces and semis across Bury often have small lead, felt or slate roofs over their bay windows. They are easy to overlook, but one failed joint can let water into the front room. See our bay window roof repairs.
Flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers
Kitchen extensions, garages and dormers on the estates around Brandlesholme, Walmersley and Unsworth are often covered with old felt that blisters and splits. We repair them or replace them with a new flat roof. See our flat roofing.
Blocked gutters and rotten fascias
Leaves from mature trees fill gutters on many Bury streets every autumn. Overflowing gutters soak the brickwork and rot timber fascias and soffits, so keeping them clear protects the rest of the house. See our gutter repairs
and gutter cleaning.
No. The inspection and the written quote are free, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
How soon can you come out?
It depends on the week and the weather. If water is coming in, say so when you call and we will treat it as urgent.
What are your opening hours?
We are open 7 days a week, from 6am to 8pm.
Can you repair it, or will I need a new roof?
Most roofs we look at need a repair, not replacing. We show you photos and explain why we are recommending one or the other.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Our roofing work is covered by a workmanship guarantee, and we are fully insured.
How much do roofers in Bury charge?
It depends on the job, the roof type and the access needed. We inspect for free and give you a fixed written price, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does a roof repair take?
Many repairs, such as replacing slipped slates or resealing a gutter, are done in a day. Chimney work, re-roofing and anything that needs scaffolding takes longer, and we tell you how long when we quote.
Do you work on flat roofs?
Yes. We repair and re-cover felt, rubber and fibreglass flat roofs
on extensions, garages, dormers and bay windows.
Do you cover Ramsbottom and Radcliffe?
Yes. We are based in Bury town centre, and Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Tottington, Heywood and Whitefield are all a short drive away. We also cover Unsworth, Walmersley, Brandlesholme and Prestwich.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover Bury and the surrounding areas, including Elton, Fishpool, Moorside, Walmersley, Brandlesholme, Tottington, Ramsbottom, Unsworth, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Heywood and Prestwich.
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After