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Emergency roofer in Croydon, call the freephone now
Roof leaking into the house or tiles torn off in a storm, and you need an emergency roofer in Croydon today? Call 0800 404 6688 free and Patrick agrees the price with you before any work starts.
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If any of these is happening now, pick up the phone rather than fill in a form.
Water pouring through a ceiling
Switch off the lights below the leak, put down buckets and call. A ceiling holding water needs the leak stopped fast, before the plaster gives way.
Ridge tiles blown off
An open ridge lets rain straight into the loft along the whole top of the roof. It also leaves the tiles either side loose for the next gust.
Tiles or slates missing after wind
Gaps after a storm expose bare battens or old felt. On a Victorian slate roof with no membrane underneath, rain goes straight through to the ceilings.
Chimney stack damaged
Loose bricks or a leaning pot are a danger to anyone below. Keep people away from that side of the house and call straight away.
Flat roof torn open
A ripped felt edge or a lifted sheet on an extension roof lets water run under the covering, soaking the deck and the ceiling below it.
What happens when you call
Ring 0800 404 6688, the freephone, and tell us what is going on. Patrick comes out, gets up on the roof and assesses the damage himself. He takes photos so you can see how bad it is and what caused it, then agrees the price with you before his team starts. One customer put it simply on Google: "Needed A emergency roof repair Patrick came asseded and completed in one day".
The first job is to stop the water. Missing tiles and slates are replaced, blown ridge tiles are refixed, split felt is sealed and lifted flashing is dressed back and secured. Where a full repair needs dry weather or new materials, the roof is made watertight first and the rest follows. Everything is cleared away and you pay on completion, not before. Keep the photos, because your insurer will want them.
- Freephone 0800 404 6688
- Patrick assesses the damage himself
- Photos of the damage for you and your insurer
- Price agreed before the team starts
- Payment on completion
Storm damage across Croydon and south London
The south-westerly gales that cross south London every winter hit Croydon's exposed spots hardest. Houses on the ridge at Upper Norwood and Crystal Palace, around the Addington and Selsdon heights and up on the Purley and Coulsdon downs take the full force of the wind. Ridge tiles on 1930s semis with old mortar are the first to go, then slates on Victorian terraces with rusted nails. The team is based on Croydon High Street, with the A23, A232 and A22 leading straight out to the rest of the borough.
Emergency calls, and what customers said afterwards
Needed A emergency roof repair Patrick came asseded and completed in one day really recomend to anyone
Ridge tile was blown off called apex roofing and guttering Ltd they came out right away and replaced the tile very satisfied with the job Patrick have done highly recommend
Apex roofing and guttering Ltd came and gave me a free quotation on a new roof once I match several quotes I decided to go ahead with Apex. They kept me updated throughout the process showing photos and explaining what’s happening the process was so easy for me highly recommend to anyone needing work done
Had a leak in my lead flashing around my chimney wanted to get it renewed Patrick came with he's team of men and carried out work involving all new code 4 lead flashing since then never seen a leak very happy with the work
Highly recomend apex roofing and guttering ltd patrick came gave me a quote to get repairs done couple weeks later once agreed we aranged a time showed up on time and carried out work as promised highly recomend
Had a problem with my flat roof patrick came and found the solution made it very easy along the way showing me photos and excepting payment on completion highly recomend apex roofing and guttering ltd
Emergency roof repairs questions
How to spot a dodgy roofer?
A dodgy roofer knocks on your door after a storm, points at damage you cannot see and wants cash up front. A proper roofer shows proof. Patrick photographs the damage and shows you, agrees the price before work starts and takes payment on completion. Check for real Google reviews, insurance and a written guarantee, and never hand a stranger a deposit on the doorstep.
What counts as a roofing emergency?
Water coming into the house, a hole in the roof, blown-off ridge tiles or a damaged chimney all count as emergencies. Each one gets worse with every hour of rain or wind. A single cracked tile with no leak can wait for a normal booking. If you are not sure which yours is, call 0800 404 6688, describe it, and Patrick will tell you straight.
What should I do while I wait for an emergency roofer?
Keep everyone safe and protect the house: move furniture, catch the water in buckets and switch off electrics near the leak. If a ceiling bulges with water, a small hole at its lowest point lets it drain into a bucket instead of bringing the plaster down. Never climb onto a wet roof. Take photos for your insurer while you wait.
Will my insurance pay for emergency roof repairs?
Buildings insurance covers storm damage on most policies, so emergency repairs after a gale are often claimable. Wear and tear is not covered. Patrick's photos show the damage clearly, and the written price gives your insurer what they ask for. Ring your insurer's claims line as soon as you can, and keep every photo and message.
Can an emergency roofer work in the rain?
Yes, for making the roof watertight, but not for the finished repair. In steady rain the team can refix tiles, secure lifted flashing and seal a split to stop water coming in. Mortar, torch-on felt and new membrane need dry weather to go on properly, so that part follows once the rain passes. You are told which is which up front.
Roof emergency in Croydon right now?
Call 0800 404 6688 free and Patrick will come out, assess the damage and tell you straight what it needs.