Roofers in Cambridgeshire

Why choose a Fens-based roofer

Cambridgeshire roofs face a particular mix of conditions. Across the open Fens there is very little to break the wind, so ridges, verges and loose tiles take the brunt of every winter storm. Older towns such as Ely, March and Wisbech have a mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian frontages and post-war estates, each with its own way of failing. A roofer who works here every week knows what to look for and where water tends to get in.

Being based in Littleport means the whole county is within easy reach. We can arrange a free inspection quickly, return to finish details properly and respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You deal directly with Danny from the first visit to the final tidy-up, so the advice you are given is the advice that gets carried out on your roof.

Typical Cambridgeshire roof types

Clay pantiles are a familiar sight on Fenland cottages and farm buildings. Their curved profile sheds water well, but older pantile roofs often rely on mortar bedding at the ridge and verge, which cracks and washes out over time. Where the tiles themselves are sound, re-bedding or upgrading to a dry ridge and dry verge system can give the roof many more years of service.

Concrete interlocking tiles cover a large share of the county's 1960s to 1990s housing. They are heavy and durable, yet the felt underneath is frequently the weak point: once it sags or perishes, wind-driven rain finds its way into the loft. On these roofs a full strip and re-roof with breathable membrane and new gauged battens is often the right long-term answer, and we will tell you honestly when a repair will do instead.

Natural slate is common on older terraces in Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Wisbech. Slate itself can last for generations, but nails corrode and slates slip, and the lead around chimneys and walls is often decades past its best. We replace individual slates, re-slate whole slopes and renew the leadwork so the roof stays watertight.

Flat-roof extensions, garages and dormers are found in almost every Cambridgeshire street. Tired felt that blisters and ponds can be replaced with an EPDM rubber membrane or a torch-on felt system, with new edge trims and outlets so water leaves the roof cleanly.

Roofing services across the county

Our work covers the full range of pitched and flat roofing. We carry out roof repairs for leaks, slipped tiles and storm damage; complete new roofs and re-roofing in tile and slate; specialist leadwork including step flashings, soakers, valleys and aprons; chimney repairs from repointing to full rebuilds; and EPDM flat roofing for extensions and garages.

We also fit dry ridge and dry verge systems, repair and replace gutters and fascias and soffits, fix porch and garage roofs and deal with storm damage and roof leaks. When a roof cannot wait, our 24/7 emergency roof repairs service is there to make it safe.

Towns we cover in Cambridgeshire

From Littleport we work right across the county, including Ely, Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Ives, Soham, March, Chatteris and Wisbech, along with the villages in between. Each town has its own page with local advice about the roofs we see there, and you will find them listed below. If your village is not named, call us: if it is in Cambridgeshire, we almost certainly cover it.

What customers say

Our reputation is built on straightforward, careful work. Sam F. wrote that Danny and the team fitted an EPDM rubber roof for him in Peterborough and he was really happy with the finish. Tarley W. said the crew were reliable, on time and cleaned up well after themselves. Ava L. described the new ridge tiles as looking far better than before, and Jake N. said that within 24 hours of his first call the problem was solved.

How a Cambridgeshire job runs

Every job starts with a free roof inspection. We look at the roof carefully, explain what we find in plain English and, where possible, recommend repair before replacement. You then receive a clear written quote with no obligation.

Once you are happy to go ahead, we agree a start date, protect your property and get to work. Old materials are removed carefully, new work is set out properly and the site is tidied every day. When the job is finished we walk you through it, and all work is guaranteed. If you prefer to spread the cost, Klarna is available; see our finance options for details.