Keep water moving out
Falls, coverings, junctions, outlets and gutters need to work as a continuous drainage route.
04 · Roofing
Roofing
Roofing enquiries considered in the context of the structure below, the route for rainwater and the details most likely to fail.
A short description of the property and the change needed is enough to get started.
Deal with water, junctions and access before decoration.
Roofing work is most reliable when the cause of a problem is established before a visible symptom is covered. Inspection, safe access, weathering details and compatible materials all belong in the scope.
Explore the options below and see which practical decisions are likely to affect the result.
Common project priorities
Understand the symptom
Internal staining does not always identify the external entry point, so location and weather conditions matter.
Plan safe access
Roof height, neighbouring boundaries, scaffolding and material movement affect the practical scope.
Explore roofing topics
Roof repairs
Roof repairs should address the route water is taking and the condition of surrounding details, not merely cover the first visible gap.
Read about roof repairsFlat roofing
Flat roofs depend on correct falls, outlets, upstands, edge details and a system suited to the deck and intended use.
Read about flat roofingChimney repairs
Chimneys combine exposed masonry, leadwork, pots, flaunching and roof junctions, so repairs should consider the stack as a complete weathering detail.
Read about chimney repairsRoofing for extensions
An extension roof has to resolve height, drainage, daylight and the junction with the original property while supporting the room planned below it.
Read about roofing for extensionsRoof replacement planning
A replacement roof is a significant project that should account for structure, coverings, insulation, ventilation, access and the condition revealed during strip-off.
Read about roof replacement planningGuttering and roof drainage
Roof drainage protects walls, foundations and external areas by collecting water at the roof edge and delivering it to a suitable discharge point.
Read about guttering and roof drainageRelated trades worth considering early
Related work
View home improvementsHome improvements
Internal making good should follow investigation and weather-tight repair.
Related work
View extensionsExtensions
New roofs must meet existing walls, coverings and rainwater systems correctly.
Related work
View groundworks drainageGroundworks drainage
Downpipes and outlets need an appropriate destination at ground level.
Useful enquiry information
What helps Flyson understand the job.
- Where the symptom appears and whether it changes with wind direction or rainfall intensity.
- The roof form, approximate height and any safe photographs already available.
- Known previous repairs, access limits and affected rooms below.
How the work takes shape
Define the outcome
Describe where and when the problem appears, with photographs where safe.
Inspect the real site
Inspect the roof and adjoining fabric rather than diagnosing from the internal mark alone.
Write the scope
Set out repair or replacement options with access and weather assumptions.
Agree the next step
Check rainwater routes and junctions before considering the work complete.
Burntwood guidance
See the Roofing in Burntwood page or browse all areas covered.
Project enquiry
What is the roof doing?
Describe the property or site, what needs attention and where the work is.