Garage Roof Repairs Cardiff Replacing Old Felt Roofs

Most garage roofs in Cardiff get ignored until the cardboard boxes stored underneath start going soft. Then someone finds a puddle beside the lawnmower, looks up, and sees daylight through the corner of a sagging felt roof. It's a familiar story in Llanishen, Cyncoed and Whitchurch, where so many 1930s and post-war homes came with a flat-roofed garage at the side or back. Redland Roofing Cardiff, the family-owned business run by John Owen, repairs and replaces these roofs all over the city. Traditional felt was never meant to last forever. Sun softens the bitumen in summer, frost stiffens it in winter, and over the years it blisters, cracks and pulls away at the edges. Cardiff's heavy rainfall finds every weak spot. Once water gets under the felt, the timber decking starts to rot, and the roof begins to dip in the middle so puddles sit there for days. A small patch can buy some time on a roof that's otherwise sound, but when the boards underneath have gone, patching is money wasted. Good roofers in Cardiff will tell you honestly which situation you're in. When a full replacement makes sense, John and his team strip off the old felt and damaged boards, then lay new tongue-and-groove sterling board decking. That's covered with an EPDM rubber membrane, a single sheet with no seams across the middle, which handles standing water and temperature swings far better than old felt. The edges are finished properly so rain runs off into the guttering instead of down the wall. On a garage attached to the house, the joint where the flat roof meets the brickwork needs lead flashing, and that's checked Roofers Cardiff Redland Roofing Cardiff too. Around the tree-lined streets of Cyncoed and Heath, falling leaves often clog garage gutters, so those are cleared or replaced while the team is there.

Redland Roofing Cardiff | 1 Trecinon Rd, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 1TE | 07884 013048

Flat roof replacement is one of the most mentioned themes in the firm's Google reviews, alongside quick response times and competitive quotes. Customers say the quoted price was the final price and that the site was left clean. With more than 30 years in the trade, including 20 plus years trading as Redland Property Services, the team is fully insured for residential repair and replacement and backs its work with a guarantee. As Cardiff roofers based in Rumney, they're a short run along Eastern Avenue to Llanishen and Whitchurch. If your garage roof is leaking, sagging or just looking tired, call John on 07884 013048 for a free, no-obligation assessment. You'll get an honest view on whether it needs a repair or a new EPDM roof.

Redland Roofing Cardiff Address: 1 Trecinon Rd, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 1TE Phone: 07884 013048 FAQ About Roofers Cardiff How much should I pay for roof repairs in Cardiff? It depends on the damage, the roof type and access. As a rough guide, Redland Roofing Cardiff price minor jobs such as replacing a few broken tiles from around £150 to £300, while storm damage or new flashing usually runs from £300 to £800 or more. Every quote is free and written down before any work starts, so there are no surprises. How can I tell a dodgy roofer from a good one? Be wary of anyone who knocks on the door uninvited, pushes for cash up front or claims the whole roof needs replacing without showing you why. A reputable Cardiff roofer will give a written quote, explain the guarantee, confirm they are insured and show you photos of the problem. Redland Roofing Cardiff do all of this as standard on every job. Who are some reputable roofers in Cardiff? Look for an established local firm with a long track record and plenty of genuine reviews. Redland Roofing Cardiff are an independent, family-run business that has served Cardiff and South East Wales for over 30 years and holds a 4.8-star rating from more than 200 Google reviews. They are based at 1 Trecinon Road in Rumney and cover the whole city. Does my roofer have to give me a guarantee in writing? You should always ask for it. Redland Roofing Cardiff set out the guarantee on labour in every written quote, and materials carry manufacturer warranties where applicable. If anything isn't right after the job, the team come back and put it right. How do I know if a roofer is any good? Check recent reviews, ask how long they have been trading and see whether they explain the problem clearly before quoting. Redland Roofing Cardiff customers often mention being shown photos of the issue, quick next-day repairs and tidy, polite teams. A roofer who recommends a repair rather than an unnecessary replacement is usually a good sign. What questions should I ask my roofer before work starts? Ask what exactly is wrong and how they know, what the written quote includes, how long the job will take, whether they are insured and what guarantee you get. For a full re-roof, ask how the house will be kept dry overnight. Redland Roofing Cardiff leave roofs watertight at the end of every working day and give a clear timeline before starting. How long does a roof last in Wales? Welsh rain, coastal winds and freeze-thaw cycles all shorten roof life. A well-installed concrete or clay tile roof can last 40 to 60 years with maintenance, and good slate can outlast the building. Felt flat roofs tend to last 10 to 15 years, while EPDM rubber, which Redland Roofing Cardiff specialise in, can last 25 to 30 years or more. What usually causes a roof to leak? The most common culprits on Cardiff homes are slipped or missing tiles, cracked flashing around chimneys, blocked gutters, worn valleys and failed lead joints. On extensions and garages, flat roofs often leak where the surface has cracked or a joint has opened. Redland Roofing Cardiff trace the source first so you only pay to fix the real problem. Do I need planning permission to replace my roof in Cardiff? A like-for-like replacement on a standard house usually falls under permitted development. In conservation areas such as Pontcanna, parts of Roath and Llandaff, on listed buildings, or if you are changing materials, you may need consent from Cardiff Council. Redland Roofing Cardiff can advise on this during the free assessment. How quickly can a roofer come out in an emergency? Redland Roofing Cardiff run a 24/7 emergency service across Cardiff and South East Wales for storm damage and sudden leaks. The aim is to get someone to you as quickly as possible and make the roof watertight. Call 07884 013048 at any time of day or night. How long does a full roof replacement take? A standard terraced or semi-detached house in Cardiff typically takes 2 to 4 days, weather permitting. Larger detached homes, such as many in Cyncoed and Lisvane, or roofs with complex shapes usually take 4 to 7 days. Redland Roofing Cardiff confirm the timeline in writing before work begins.