Roofing service
Flat to pitched roof conversions
If you've patched the same flat roof three times in ten years, you aren't unlucky. You're paying instalments on a job that wants doing once.
A conversion puts a proper pitched roof over the flat one, usually on a lightweight timber frame, finished in slate or tile to match the house. The leaking stops because water runs off instead of sitting.
- Covering
- East Lancashire & Craven
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Where it makes sense
- Rear extensions and kitchen extensions that have never been right
- Garages, especially attached ones where a leak gets into the house
- Dormers
- Porches and utility rooms
- Any flat roof where the fall was wrong from the day it was built and can't be economically corrected
What's involved
- 1A survey of what's holding the roof up.A pitched roof weighs more than a flat one. The existing walls and lintels have to take it, and that's the first thing we check.
- 2The flat covering comes off,back to the deck or joists.
- 3A timber frameis built to create the pitch, tied into the existing structure and to the house wall.
- 4Battens, breathable membrane and covering,in slate or tile chosen to match the main roof.
- 5Leadworkwhere the new roof meets the house wall, plus new flashings, valleys and abutments.
- 6Fascias, soffits and gutteringto finish, with the rainwater taken into the existing system.
What you get out of it
- It stops leaking permanently.
- A pitched roof sheds water. That's the whole point, and it's why almost nobody builds a new house with a flat roof over a habitable room.
- It looks like part of the house.
- Matched to the main roof, a conversion reads as original rather than as an extension with a lid on.
- Insulation gets easier.
- With a void above the ceiling there's room to insulate properly, which a shallow flat roof rarely allows. Rooms under converted roofs are usually warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Planning and building regulations
Most conversions on a rear extension or garage are permitted development, but not all. It depends on the height, the position, and whether the property is listed or in a conservation area.
There are several conservation areas across the patch we cover, including around Skipton and parts of Clitheroe. In those, expect the covering material to be specified rather than chosen, and worth establishing that before you take quotes.
We'll tell you what consent we think you need before you spend anything.
Common questions
The things people ask us
That's the first thing we check, and we'll tell you before you spend anything. Most single-storey extensions built in masonry are fine. Where there's real doubt, it's a question for a structural engineer rather than a roofer, and we'll say so.
Normally yes. There'll be a day or so when the roof is open and covered with sheeting, and we plan that around the weather.
For a while. The sums turn once you're paying for scaffold more than once, or once water has started getting into the structure rather than just the ceiling.
That's the intention, and it's why we match the covering to the main roof rather than using whatever's cheapest. On a slate house the conversion should be slated.
Reviews
What people said about the work
Read the reviews, then ring us and see if we match up.
Very happy with the quality of the repair work carried out on our roof. Reliable, and competitively priced. Professional and friendly service. Thanks.
Prompt service overall a good job and price ! Many Thanks would recommend.
Alex replaced our leaking guttering. The guttering was measured, ordered and all replaced within a week! The job was done very professionally and at a great price! Great guys, who left the area spotless, when finished. Fantastic job! Great, honest, genuine tradesman. We would highly recommend to all!!!!!
Alex did our roof when it needed some repair. Was great, advised what was needed once he was up there (and could see the state of things) and fixed everything up. The roof looks good as new and also spruced up the guttering whilst he was up there. Will definitely use him again if needed in the future.
Alec did an excellent job on my roof I would recommend him to anyone wanting a good workman at a competive price
Alex replaced my guttering, did an excellent job, no mess, reasonable price, would highly recommend.
Alex did a brilliant job, explained everything, very reliable, left no mess, would definitely use him again and would recommend to anyone.
Alex did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. Honest and trustworthy from the first minute he came to look at my roof, was the only roofer who took the time out to actually go up on the roof before talking me through what was needed.
Quality work completed at competitive price, turned up and completed work time
We met Alex by chance one rainy afternoon on the local canal towpath. We were both sheltering from the rain under the same bridge. My husband and I had, earlier, been discussing our garage roof which was new a few years ago, but which had been leaking for some time. We think our chance meeting with Alex was meant to happen as, for some reason, I mentioned our leaky roof to him. We have always had difficultly finding reliable…
Excellent job, lovely people, very good roofers and sensible prices
Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. The work was completed to a really high standard they were reliable, professional and tidy throughout. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the finished roof looks fantastic. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, hardworking roofer. Thank you to Alex, Jeff, Ryan & Junior Kath & Eric at Number 6
Great job done by Alex, Jason and Alfie on our chimney stack and roof. They provide a very professional friendly, service and are a pleasure to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you so much.
Professional job from start to finish. Polite, tidy and cleaned up after themselves. Would highly recommend.
Alex replaced our guttering, reset all the ridge tiles on the roof and capped the chimney properly. Alex and Luke were a breathe of fresh air to deal with. Alex was very friendly, he kept us informed of progress and what they were doing. He attended at the specified time and always kept everything clean and tidy. Quotes were accurate and were stuck to. Quality work throughout so if you want half a job doing don't call him. Personally…
Can’t recommend Alex highly enough , we got in contact on Saturday explaining we had some issues with lead flashing around chimney , leaking gutter etc and he responded straight away and then called Sunday to discuss . Made an appointment for Monday after work where he explained the issue and the cost . Today he came round and sorted all the problems as discussed , Alex is a great guy who you can tell cares about his work and his…
Excellent work done by a superb team. Alex, Geoff and Luke have done an incredible job on my roof and front of house. The roof no longer leaks (when living in Preston that's an important thing!) and the front of the house appearance has been transformed from an old tired look to a clean and more modern feel. They provide great advice, give you a quote detailing what they are going to do and then crack on and do a brilliant job…
Alex and Geoff took great care inspecting the roof and deciding on a plan of action. Geoff and Luke worked seamlessly together to repair the numerous faults they discovered. They were cheerful and courteous at all times and were always ready to explain how the work was progressing and the issues they were dealing with as they arose. Jason and Alfie did a good job with the rendering. Photographs were provided, documenting their…
Alex came to our rescue and quickly repaired my elderly mother's damaged roof. The work was completed within 2 days and we are very happy with the quality of the work provided. Thank you Alex and your team for a fast and friendly service at a reasonable price. What a brilliant job! I can highly recommend Alex and his hard-working team.
We had a leak in the living room, which we didn’t know where it was coming from, but we thought it was the gutter. We called Alex after he was recommended to us, the same week on the Saturday he came and had a look diagnosing where the leak was coming from and giving everywhere a good look, letting us know we also had 3 tiles slipped on the kitchen roof which he’d sort for us too. Two days later the work started and we couldn’t be…
Very pleased indeed. Alex was responsive, helpful and, as chance would have it, was able to do the repair to the guttering at our daughter's bungalow, promptly. The charge was minimal for two tradesmen. Would certainly use again and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Alex and Luke have pointed our chimney and replaced pots. All the ridge tiles have been removed and replaced. Nothing has been too much trouble for these guys. We are more than happy with the end result. Totally reliable and trustworthy. Very friendly lads. I would 100% recommend their services.
Alex and his team did a first class repair job on my roof. Excellent value for my money. Kept me informed at all stages of the job, clean and tidy on completion.
Alex has just repaired chimney (putting right someone else’s bad work mainly) and ridge Used Alex before after storm in 2022 brought guttering down on my 300 yr old cottage. Measured, made and fitted within about a week thankfully after months of others roofers either not showing or making out how difficult the job was
First class conscientious and speedy roof repairs and re-roofs, worked all daylight hours to complete my new roof in late November. Went out of their way to get everything right. Highly recommended.
Prompt service and tidy workmanship when we had gutters cleaned and also some minor repairs including repairing continuous dripping when raining. Would use again.
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