Roofers in Norfolk

Roofing built for Norfolk weather

West Norfolk is flat, open and close to the Wash, so roofs here take a lot of weather. Wind-driven rain is pushed sideways under tiles and into joints that would stay dry in a sheltered town, and strong gusts work loose any ridge or verge that relies on old mortar. Many of the leaks we are called to in King's Lynn and Downham Market start at exactly these points.

That is why we pay particular attention to the edges and junctions of a Norfolk roof. On an inspection we check the ridge and verge bedding, look closely at lead flashings around chimneys and walls, and examine the underlay from inside the loft where we can. Finding a cracked ridge or a lifted flashing early is far cheaper than repairing the ceiling it eventually brings down.

Dry ridge, dry verge and lead flashing checks

Mortar-bedded ridges and verges were the standard for decades, but on exposed sites the mortar shrinks, cracks and washes out. Re-bedding solves the problem for a time; a mechanically fixed dry ridge and dry verge system removes the weak point altogether, holding each ridge tile and verge with clips and fixings rather than relying on mortar alone.

Lead is just as important. Step flashings, soakers, aprons and chimney back gutters keep water out where the roof meets brickwork, and on older Norfolk properties they are often split, slipped or poorly chased into the joints. Our specialist leadwork is dressed by hand, chased properly into the brickwork and fixed to allow for movement, so it can cope with seasons of wind and rain.

Norfolk roof types we work on

Clay pantiles are part of the character of Norfolk, from town cottages in King's Lynn to farmhouses outside Downham Market. Where the tiles are sound we can repair, re-bed or reuse them; where they have reached the end of their life we can re-roof with suitable replacements. Natural slate appears on many Victorian terraces and villas, and concrete interlocking tiles cover a large share of later housing.

Flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers are common across the county too. We replace failing felt with EPDM flat roofing or torch-on felt, with new trims and outlets, and we carry out chimney repairs from repointing and flaunching to complete rebuilds.

Towns we cover in Norfolk

Our Norfolk work centres on King's Lynn, Downham Market and Norwich, along with the surrounding villages. Each town has its own page explaining the roofs we see there and the work we carry out most often. If you are elsewhere in the county, give us a call and we will let you know how we can help.

Repairs, re-roofs and emergencies

Most Norfolk jobs begin with a repair: a slipped tile, a lost ridge or a damp patch on the ceiling. We find the real cause and put it right, rather than covering the symptom. Our roof repairs service covers tiles, slates, ridges, valleys and flashings.

When a roof is beyond economical repair, a full re-roof gives you a fresh start: stripped back to the rafters, new breathable membrane, new gauged battens and properly fixed tiles or slates. And when a storm strikes, our 24/7 emergency roof repairs service is available day and night across Norfolk.

Why homeowners choose DJW

You deal directly with Danny, who has been roofing for 20 years. We explain what we find in plain English, recommend repair before replacement where it makes sense and give a clear written quote. Customers mention the same things in their Google reviews: reliable, on time, honest and tidy. Ava L. wrote that she would recommend us to anyone needing an honest, professional service, and Tarley W. said the crew turned up on schedule and cleaned up well after themselves.

We look after your property while we work, keep the site tidy every day and walk you through the finished job. All work is guaranteed, and Klarna is available if you would like to spread the cost; see our finance options.