Real re-roof case study: 3-bed Penhill semi, nail sickness, £5,200, 4 days.
This 1960s 3-bed semi on Penhill Drive had its original concrete interlocking tiles — 60 years old with severe nail sickness throughout both slopes.
The homeowner called after losing six tiles in a November storm. Our survey revealed widespread nail corrosion across both roof slopes — the steel nails had corroded to the point where tiles were held by friction and gravity alone. The original bitumen felt underlay had perished in multiple areas, and two rafter feet on the rear slope showed moisture damage from years of slow water ingress through the failing fixings. A repair would have been a temporary fix at best — the entire roof was at the same stage of failure.
Full strip of existing tiles, felt and battens. Two rafter feet spliced with new treated timber. Tyvek Supro breathable roofing membrane. New treated softwood battens at 345mm gauge. Marley Ludlow Plus concrete interlocking tiles in smooth grey — matching the existing streetscape. All tiles fixed with A2 stainless steel nails. Ridge tiles re-bedded in sand and cement with stainless steel ridge screws. New code 4 lead flashings at both chimney abutments. Existing guttering cleaned and re-sealed (replaced separately the following year).
Day 1: Scaffold erected. Existing tiles, felt and battens stripped. Rafter feet inspected and two spliced. New breathable membrane laid. Day 2: New battens fixed. Tiles laid across the front slope. Day 3: Tiles laid across the rear slope. Ridge tiles bedded and screwed. Day 4: Lead flashings dressed at chimney abutments. Final checks, cleanup, scaffold down.
Total: £5,200 including scaffold, skip, all materials and labour. No additional charges. The rafter splicing was included at no extra cost because we build a 10 percent timber contingency into every re-roof quote.
Two years and multiple storms later — zero tile movement, zero leaks, zero maintenance. The stainless steel fixings will never corrode, eliminating the nail sickness problem permanently. The breathable membrane prevents the condensation that damaged the original felt. The homeowner's words: should have done it years ago.
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The homeowner called after losing six tiles in a November storm. Our survey revealed widespread nail corrosion across both roof slopes — the steel nails had corroded to the point where tiles were held by friction and gravity alone. The original bitumen felt underlay had perished in multiple areas, a
Full strip of existing tiles, felt and battens. Two rafter feet spliced with new treated timber. Tyvek Supro breathable roofing membrane. New treated softwood battens at 345mm gauge. Marley Ludlow Plus concrete interlocking tiles in smooth grey — matching the existing streetscape. All tiles fixed wi
Day 1: Scaffold erected. Existing tiles, felt and battens stripped. Rafter feet inspected and two spliced. New breathable membrane laid. Day 2: New battens fixed. Tiles laid across the front slope. Day 3: Tiles laid across the rear slope. Ridge tiles bedded and screwed. Day 4: Lead flashings dressed
Scaffold is included in every quote that requires it — never charged as a surprise extra. Many repairs can be completed safely from a ladder. For roofline, chimney and re-roof work, full scaffold is erected to HSE work-at-height regulations.
Two years and multiple storms later — zero tile movement, zero leaks, zero maintenance. The stainless steel fixings will never corrode, eliminating the nail sickness problem permanently. The breathable membrane prevents the condensation that damaged the original felt. The homeowner's words: should h
Nothing. Quotes are always free, written and itemised with no obligation. We never charge a call-out fee — the survey, diagnosis and written specification cost you nothing regardless of whether you proceed. For formal condition reports, the inspection fee (£120–£250) is credited against any work booked. We survey, photograph, explain and quote in writing. If you decide not to proceed, there is no charge.
Emergency repairs: same-day response, available 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays. Standard repairs: usually within a few working days of the survey. Planned re-roofs and larger projects: typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks depending on the time of year. We confirm your start date one week before and again the day before work begins.
Nothing. Quotes are always free, written and itemised with no obligation. We never charge a call-out fee — the survey, diagnosis and written specification cost you nothing regardless of whether you proceed. For formal condition reports, the inspection fee (£120–£250) is credited against any work booked. We survey, photograph, explain and quote in writing. If you decide not to proceed, there is no charge.
Emergency repairs: same-day response, available 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays. Standard repairs: usually within a few working days of the survey. Planned re-roofs and larger projects: typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks depending on the time of year. We confirm your start date one week before and again the day before work begins.
Nothing. Quotes are always free, written and itemised with no obligation. We never charge a call-out fee — the survey, diagnosis and written specification cost you nothing regardless of whether you proceed. For formal condition reports, the inspection fee (£120–£250) is credited against any work booked. We survey, photograph, explain and quote in writing. If you decide not to proceed, there is no charge.
Emergency repairs: same-day response, available 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays. Standard repairs: usually within a few working days of the survey. Planned re-roofs and larger projects: typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks depending on the time of year. We confirm your start date one week before and again the day before work begins.
Every roofing job is different. The property type, the housing era, the specific failure pattern, the exposure conditions and the homeowner's priorities all affect the specification and the cost. That is why we provide free, no-obligation surveys and detailed written quotes for every job. A case study like this one shows our process in action — the diagnosis, the specification decision-making, the execution and the result. If you recognise a similar problem on your own property, call 0179 329 7084 for a free assessment. We will tell you honestly what your roof needs, what it will cost, and how long it will take. No pressure, no salespeople, just straightforward advice from the people who will actually do the work.
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A good roofer surveys from the roof, not from the ground. Photographs everything and explains what they find in plain language. Provides a detailed written specification, not just a price. Uses the correct materials for the property type and local conditions. Specifies stainless steel fixings as standard rather than the galvanised nails that caused Swindon's nail sickness crisis. Includes scaffold and waste removal in the quote. Offers a meaningful written guarantee backed by trade body membership and adequate insurance. Turns up when they say they will, does what they quoted, cleans up after themselves and stands behind the work for years afterward. This is the standard we maintain on every job and the standard you should expect from any roofer you hire.
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