Valley replacements in Lincoln
Valley replacements in Lincoln from our Lincoln office on 01522 458 144. Free survey, photographs of what we find, and an itemised written quote.
Valley replacements in Lincoln
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- Lincoln office on 01522 458 144, covering Lincoln
- 10 year workmanship guarantee on all roofing work, in writing
- Valley replacements by our own directly employed roofers
- Free survey in Lincoln, itemised written quote
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- Directly employed roofers
- Free survey, written quote
Valley replacements in Lincoln
Valley replacements in Lincoln. We survey the roof first, photograph what we find and give you an itemised written quote, so you know what you are paying for before anyone starts. Our Lincoln office covers Lincoln on 01522 458 144.
It sits in the LN1 postcode district. Lincoln is in the middle of our Lincoln patch, covered by the Lincoln team on 01522 458 144, and the survey is free whether or not you go ahead with the work.
The roofs in Lincoln
Lincoln's position on the edge of the limestone escarpment matters more than people expect. Properties uphill and out along the Cliff take the westerly weather with very little in front of them, which is why so much of the work up there is at the ridge, the verge and the chimney rather than in the middle of the slope.
Lincoln's roofs change dramatically between the uphill conservation area around the cathedral, where slate, pantile and lead detailing are the norm, and the post war estates downhill and to the south.
Lincoln's older property has more complex roof shapes and therefore more valleys, including swept and mitred valleys on plain tile roofs that need restoring rather than replacing with a trough.
What valley replacements in Lincoln involves
- Lead valleysTraditional lead lined valleys formed in the correct code, on new boarding, with the tiles cut and bedded to a clean line.
- Valley boards and structureThe boarding and any structure under the valley checked and replaced where it has been wet for years.
- Mitred and swept valleysOn plain tile roofs where the original detail is a mitred or swept valley, restored rather than replaced with a trough.
That is the short version. There is a fuller explanation of the work, the materials and the detailing on our valley replacements page.
Signs your Lincoln property needs this
- Cement mortar filling the valley, which is a previous repair and a certain future leak
- Cracked or split lead visible in the valley
- Tiles along the valley cut badly, sitting proud or slipping into the channel
Why cement in a valley always fails
It is very common to find a valley that somebody has filled with sand and cement, either to stop a leak or to tidy up badly cut tiles. It never lasts. Cement is rigid, the valley moves, and the mortar cracks along its whole length. Worse, it blocks the channel, so water that should be running away sits against the tile edges and finds its way underneath.
Valley replacements in Lincoln at a glance
| Local office | Lincoln & Lincolnshire, 01522 458 144 |
|---|---|
| Service | Valley replacements |
| County | Lincolnshire |
| Postcode | LN1 |
| Distance from Lincoln | in Lincoln itself |
| Guarantee | 10 years on valley replacements |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 5:30pm |
What affects the price in Lincoln
- The length of the valley and how many valleys the roof has
- Access and scaffold, particularly where a valley runs between two roofs
- How far the tiles have to be lifted back on each side
The survey is free, there is no obligation, and the quote is itemised so you can put it next to anyone else's and compare like for like.
Valley replacements, Lincoln
Covered by our Lincoln & Lincolnshire office.
Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
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FAQs
Valley replacements in Lincoln, questions we get asked
How do I know it is the valley leaking?
Valley leaks usually show up in the room below the junction of two roof slopes and keep coming back after tiles have been replaced. From the roof a failed valley is normally obvious, which is why we look before quoting.
Will you take the cement out of my valley?
Yes, and we will show you what is under it. Cement filled valleys are one of the most common bad repairs we find.
Do you cover Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln is covered by our Lincoln office on 01522 458 144, and valley replacements is one of the services we run there every week. We also cover Canwick and Bracebridge Heath from the same office.
How quickly can you get to Lincoln for valley replacements?
Ring the Lincoln office on 01522 458 144 and we will give you a real date rather than a flattering one. Lincoln is in the middle of our Lincoln patch, so it is part of that team's normal patch.
Can you do other work while you are on the roof in Lincoln?
Yes, and it usually saves money. Once access is up, picking up the guttering, a chimney or a valley costs the labour and materials rather than a second lot of scaffold.
Do you need to see the roof before quoting?
Yes, always. A roof quote given without seeing the roof is a number somebody hopes is high enough, and it is the reason so many people end up with a price that changes once work starts.
Valley replacements in Lincoln, quoted properly
Free survey, photographs of what we find, and an itemised written quote. Ring the Lincoln office or ask online.