Roof Repairs in Bracknell That Find the Leak and Fix It First Time

Underlay and batten repairs

Where felt has perished at the eaves or battens have rotted over an area, tiles are lifted, membrane and battens renewed, and the tiles relaid. This is a localised fix that avoids a full re-roof.

Storm damage

High winds lift tiles, ridges and verges. After a storm, make the area safe and call. Emergency repairs are available 7 days a week to make the roof watertight, followed by a permanent repair.

What we don't repair

SLW Roofing works on pitched and slate roofs only and doesn't offer flat roof repairs. Gutters, fascias and soffits are handled in UPVC.

How to spot a roof problem early

After a storm, look at the roof from the ground for out-of-line tiles, gaps at the ridge or debris on the ground. In the loft, check for daylight, damp felt, water marks on rafters or wet insulation. Inside, watch for new stains on ceilings, especially near chimney breasts and external walls.

Catching problems at this stage usually means a simple, quick repair rather than replacing whole sections.

Repairs on older roofs

Older roofs may have original clay tiles, natural slate or mortar torching instead of underlay. Repairs need to respect how the roof was built, using compatible materials and methods so the repaired area behaves like the rest. Scott has worked on roofs of every age across Berkshire and Surrey for 25 years and will match the repair to your roof.

Insurance and survey reports

If a buyer's survey or insurer has flagged roof defects, Scott can inspect, explain what the report means in practical terms and quote a fixed price for the work. Afterwards you'll know what was done and that it's guaranteed for 10 years.

Planned maintenance vs reactive repairs

Most roof leaks start as small, visible faults months before water reaches a ceiling. A roof check every few years, or after major storms, catches slipped tiles, cracked mortar and lifted lead early, when repairs are quick and inexpensive. Reactive repairs after a leak are often larger because water has already damaged battens and insulation.

If you'd like a check before winter, Scott can inspect your roof for free and tell you honestly whether anything needs doing now or can wait.

Choosing a Roofer for Roof Repairs in Bracknell

Whoever you choose for roof repairs, ask four questions before you agree to anything: who will actually do the work, is the price fixed or a day rate, what guarantee is offered, and is the roofer insured. The answers tell you more than any advert.

With SLW Roofing, Scott Workman is on every job himself. He started roofing at 14 and has 25 years' experience on the roofs of Berkshire and Surrey. The person who inspects your roof is the person responsible for fixing it, so nothing is lost between a salesman's promise and the work on your roof.

Every quote is free and every price is fixed. Once you've agreed it, it doesn't change because a job took longer than expected. If something unexpected is found, such as rotten timber hidden under tiles, you'll be shown it and asked before any extra work goes ahead.

All work comes with a 10-year guarantee. SLW Roofing holds £1 million public liability insurance and Scott is CSCS registered, a recognised site safety credential. Emergency repairs are available 7 days a week, and standard hours run Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm.

SLW Roofing is based in Bracknell and covers homes up to 30 miles away, including Wokingham, Ascot, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Camberley, Reading, Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, Staines-upon-Thames, Woking, Guildford and Farnham. Wherever you are in that area, you get the same owner-led service, the same fixed pricing and the same guarantee.