Strip and re-cover roofing in Diss
We are based at Costessey near Norwich and reach Diss via the A140, about 21 miles from Norwich. That matters for roof replacement & new roofs: it decides how quickly we can inspect, how we get materials on site, and how we sequence work on timber-framed period buildings and mere-side housing.
- County
- Norfolk
- Postcode
- IP22
- Access
- A140
- From Norwich
- ~21 miles
Specification and scope in Diss
Full strip-and-recover re-roofs and new roof installations — tiles or slate, new battens, breather membrane, ventilation and fixings to current standards.
- Full strip and re-roof
- Tile, slate and pantile coverings
- New battens, membrane and ventilation
- Ridge, hip and verge dry-fix systems
How a Diss job runs
Survey and scaffold design
Roof measured, condition of deck and timbers assessed, and scaffold planned around access at the property in Diss.
Strip and inspect
Old covering, battens and felt removed so the rafters and deck can be seen properly — any rot is reported before it is covered again.
Re-cover
Breather membrane, new graded battens, covering laid to the manufacturer's fixing pattern, dry-fix ridge and verge fitted.
Sign-off and clearance
Roof walked over, gutters cleared, scaffold struck and all waste taken away.
Where else we work from Diss
Most weeks we are somewhere between Diss and Long Stratton, which is why a free inspection here does not need to wait for a run of work to build up. Roof Replacement & New Roofs enquiries here are handled the same way. Postcodes covered locally: IP22.
Frequently working in and around Diss business park, Park Road units.
Materials and systems we use
- Concrete interlocking tiles
- The standard on post-war and modern estates — quicker to lay, heavier, and clipped at verges and eaves where exposure demands it.
- Clay pantiles and plain tiles
- Traditional East Anglian coverings, re-laid on new battens and breather membrane with salvaged tiles matched where they are sound.
- Dry-fix ridge, hip and verge
- Mechanically fixed systems that do not depend on mortar — the single biggest durability upgrade on an exposed re-roof.
- Fascia, soffit and rainwater goods
- Renewed at the same time where they are rotten, because access is already paid for by the scaffold.
Questions we get asked in Diss
- What happens if you find rotten timbers?
- We stop, photograph it and price the repair before covering it up. It's the one part of a re-roof that can't be fully quoted in advance, so we tell you the rate for it up front.
- How do we know the roof needs replacing rather than repairing?
- The test is the felt and battens, not the tiles. Once the underfelt has perished, water that gets past a tile has nothing to stop it. We'll show you the state of it at the inspection and say plainly which side of the line your roof is on.
- Can we keep the existing tiles?
- Sometimes. Clay pantiles and natural slate often survive a strip and can be re-laid with new ones making up breakages. Concrete tiles past their life usually aren't worth salvaging.
- What does a roof replacement & new roofs quote in Diss cost?
- The inspection and the written quotation are free. The job price depends on the covering, the roof size, access and what we find under it — which is exactly why we won't price it over the phone.
- How soon can someone look at a leak in IP22?
- Call 07437 005301 and we'll arrange an inspection. We advertise a 24/7 emergency call-out for active leaks and storm damage, and we'll tell you on the phone what's realistic rather than promise a fixed time.
Covering Diss and Norwich
About 21 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.
Standards, insurance and guarantees
You see the roof stripped
Before the new covering goes on you're welcome to see the bare deck and what we found — no hidden surprises later.
Fully insured
We carry insurance for the work we take on, and can confirm cover before we start.
Free inspections
Inspections in Diss are free and carry no obligation — including the written quotation.
Where to go from here
Scaffold, strip, inspect, re-cover, clear up. That is the whole job, in that order, with dates confirmed once materials are ordered for Diss. Neighbours in Long Stratton and Harleston get the same service, and the written quote is yours to keep and compare.
Covering Diss and Norwich
About 21 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.