Do you clear up afterwards?

Yes. Scaffold is struck, waste removed and gutters cleared before we invoice.

Will you patch it, or push a full new roof?

Whichever is honest. If a repair will genuinely hold, that's what we quote. If the felt and battens underneath have gone, patching just moves the leak, and we'll show you why on the inspection.

What does a roofing quote in Horstead 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 long will the work take?

A repair is often the same day; a full re-cover on a typical house is usually a matter of days once scaffold is up. We give indicative dates with the quote and confirm them when materials are ordered.

Do we need permission from Broadland District Council?

Most like-for-like roof work doesn't need consent, but listed buildings and conservation areas can. If your property looks like it falls into that, we'll say so at inspection so it's dealt with before work starts.

Broadland District Council · NR12

Horstead roofers — Norfolk

Roofs in Horstead are dominated by brick-and-pantile cottages and rural outbuildings. Each behaves differently once it starts to fail, which is why our roofing work here starts with an inspection rather than a price over the phone. Broadland District Council covers the area, and we work across the NR12 postcode district. Jobs here are often within sight of Horstead Mill pool, so we allow for the narrow approaches and parking that comes with it.

Send us the details 07437 005301

County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR12
Access: B1150
From Coltishall: ~1 miles

From first call to finished roof

Talk it through
A short call establishes property type, age and access — often enough to say what's likely before we arrive.
On-site survey
We check the deck, battens and detailing, not only the visible covering.
Options, not one price
Where there's a repair route and a replacement route, you get both with the trade-offs explained.
Work scheduled around you
Dates confirmed in advance and kept to where weather allows.

close-up view of re-tiled pitched roof on a brick-and-pantile cottage in Horstead (NR12) off the B1150 — general roofing across Broadland District Council

The work, step by step

We cover pitched roofing, flat roofs, repairs and commercial work across Horstead and the surrounding Norfolk area.

Pitched roof repairs and re-covers
EPDM, GRP and felt flat roofs
Leadwork, valleys and flashings
Commercial and agricultural roofs

What Horstead roofs typically need

Village properties and rural outbuildings.

Access near Coltishall Common
Scaffold, unloading and parking around Coltishall Common are agreed before the van arrives, so nothing on your side of the road is blocked longer than it needs to be.
Moss and blocked valleys
Damp valley air around Horstead builds moss quickly, which holds water against tiles and blocks valley runs.
Properties around Horstead Mill pool
The buildings closest to Horstead Mill pool take the brunt of the weather from that side, and they are the ones we are asked to look at most often here. The same applies along the approach to Coltishall Common.
Outbuildings and farm structures
Barns, stores and stables are quoted alongside the house so one visit covers the holding.

Horstead roofing questions

Do you clear up afterwards?: Yes. Scaffold is struck, waste removed and gutters cleared before we invoice.
Will you patch it, or push a full new roof?: Whichever is honest. If a repair will genuinely hold, that's what we quote. If the felt and battens underneath have gone, patching just moves the leak, and we'll show you why on the inspection.
What does a roofing quote in Horstead 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 long will the work take?: A repair is often the same day; a full re-cover on a typical house is usually a matter of days once scaffold is up. We give indicative dates with the quote and confirm them when materials are ordered.
Do we need permission from Broadland District Council?: Most like-for-like roof work doesn't need consent, but listed buildings and conservation areas can. If your property looks like it falls into that, we'll say so at inspection so it's dealt with before work starts.

Thinking about roofing work in Horstead?

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll come and look before anyone talks about price.

07437 005301 Send us the details

What goes on the roof

EPDM rubber membrane: Single-piece rubber for extensions, dormers and garages — no seams across the field of the roof.
Dry-fix ridge, hip and verge: Mechanically fixed systems that don't rely on mortar — a sensible upgrade on exposed roofs.
Torch-on felt systems: Multi-layer bitumen for larger flats and outbuildings where a robust, repairable finish suits the budget.
Clay pantiles and plain tiles: Traditional coverings common across East Anglia; re-laid on new battens and breather membrane with matched replacements where tiles are salvageable.

Nearby villages and towns

Neighbouring Coltishall, Belaugh, Wroxham and Aylsham come under the same Broadland District Council patch, so there is no extra travel charge for roof work there. That includes commercial premises around mill-side units.

Frequently working in and around mill-side units, farm buildings.

What else we handle locally

Book a free inspection

Broadland District Council is a normal working patch for us, reached on the B1150. Houses and outbuildings are quoted together so one visit covers the holding. We run in on the B1150, usually within a few days of your call — sooner if water is coming in.

Thinking about roofing work in Horstead?

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll come and look before anyone talks about price.

07437 005301 Send us the details