Roofing

A new roof can be one of the largest investments a homeowner makes in their lifetime – so it needs to be perfect.

Just think about all the work a roof does.

It protects you against the elements – wind, rain, snow, hail and hot sunshine – which it is exposed to constantly, day and night. It is also a key feature of your home’s character that can make or break a sale if you are moving.

However, many householders give less thought to their roof than they should. The main cause of problems with a roof is a lack of maintenance, which can dramatically shorten its lifespan.

Homeowners will often not realise there is damage to their roof until it begins to leak – by which time a problem may be worse than it first seems. Leaks caused by cracked or missing tiles can destroy the contents of your attic, ruin timber struts and destroy floors and walls. Moss gathering in valleys and accumulated debris that clog gutters can disrupt the flow of runoff water, eventually creating damp in brickwork, mould on walls, and rotting fascias. Worst of all, the strange nature of gravity means that damage caused by a leak may be far from where it originates on the roof itself – meaning you need help to find it.

The condition of a roof will be determined by its age, the position of the building, weather patterns, and structural issues. Ensuring that a roof remains sturdy and viable requires regular inspections, maintenance, repairs and cleaning. Moreover, timely maintenance saves money in the long run – by ensuring that a problem does not turn into a crisis.

At Emerald Leaves, we provide the whole range of roofing services from small repairs and maintenance to complete renovations.

We work with different materials:

• plain/interlocking tiles
• lead flashing
• low/high pitched roofs
• polycarbonate roofing
• metal roofing

We refurbish soffits, fascias, guttering and downpipes, and can advise you about the drainage that takes away runoff water.  

We are also experts in constructing flat roofs with fibre-glass or other materials, and at installing elegant roof windows to maximise the light entering the interior of your home.