Roofing in Gorleston for terraces and clifftop bungalows

Clifftop bungalows present a lot of roof to the wind for their size. Verges and ridges take the brunt, and where they rely on old mortar bedding they tend to loosen after a stormy winter. Dry fixed verges and ridges hold up far better in that kind of exposure.

Edwardian terraces often keep their original slate. Common faults include slipped slates, worn lead at the back where the outrigger meets the main house, and chimney stacks that need repointing. We deal with these as repairs where the rest of the roof is sound.

Flat roofs over rear additions and garages are also common, and when these fail we offer replacement in EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or felt.

Gutters and downpipes on seafront streets also take a hammering. Sand and debris collect quickly, and a blocked gutter can overflow straight down a wall and into the house. We check them as part of any roof inspection and can clear or replace sections that have split or pulled away from the fascia. It is a small job that prevents a surprising amount of damp.

Older terraces here sometimes have painted timber bay roofs at the front, and those deserve a look whenever the main roof is being checked.

For larger commercial and flat roofing work along the coast, our page on flat roofing and commercial roofing in Great Yarmouth covers the neighbouring town.