We quote both properly, with the specification written down so you can compare like for like.
What a full re-roof includes
- Strip off the existing covering and dispose of it
- Inspect and replace any defective battens, rafter feet and rotten timber found underneath
- New breathable membrane, correctly lapped and dressed into the gutter
- New or salvaged covering, laid to the correct headlap for the pitch
- Dry ridge, dry verge and mechanically fixed hip systems rather than mortar alone
- New leadwork to abutments, chimneys and valleys, plus eaves and ventilation detailing
Matching a Bournemouth street
Terraces and villa pairs read as one roofline. Put a modern concrete interlocking tile onto half of a slated pair and you'll see it from the far end of the road — and it can cause a problem when you come to sell.
Several parts of the town sit within conservation areas, where the covering matters formally as well as visually. We'll tell you where we think a like-for-like natural slate or clay replacement is the right call — or the required one — rather than quoting the cheapest option and leaving you to find out later.
Re-roofing a property that has been converted
Dormers, rooflights and rear extensions added over the years leave a roof with more junctions than it started with, often detailed by different trades to different standards. A re-roof is your chance to put all of that right in one go: consistent flashings, proper trays where an abutment meets brickwork, and ventilation that actually works now the roof is sealed.
Living in the house while it happens
A typical Bournemouth semi or terrace re-roof takes just a handful of working days once scaffolding's up, weather permitting. We work in sections so the roof's never left open overnight, keep the scaffold and skip footprint as tight as the street allows, and clear the site each day.
Common questions
What homeowners in Bournemouth usually want to know about new roofs & re-roofing.
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