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.

Our roof is village-centre cottages — is that a problem?

No, it's typical for the area. village-centre cottages is one of the most common types we work on locally, and we'll match materials where any of the existing covering is being retained.

Do you clear up afterwards?

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

Does the exposure here change what you'd specify?

Sometimes. Sheltered streets can run standard details, but shared valleys, restricted scaffold or heavy moss growth all change how we'd approach the work.

How soon can someone look at a leak in NR15?

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.

South Norfolk Council · NR15

Long Stratton roofers — Norfolk

Roofs in Long Stratton are dominated by village-centre cottages and newer estate housing. 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. South Norfolk Council covers the area, and we work across the NR15 postcode district. Jobs here are often within sight of St Mary's round-tower church, so we allow for the narrow approaches and parking that comes with it.

Send us the details 07437 005301

County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR15
Access: A140
From Norwich: ~10 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 natural slate covering re-laid on a period village-centre cottage near Long Stratton, Norfolk off the A140 — general roofing across South Norfolk Council

The work, step by step

We cover pitched roofing, flat roofs, repairs and commercial work across Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton roofs typically need

Village-centre properties and newer housing.

Gutter and fascia neglect
Overflowing gutters soak the wall head and rot the fascia on village-centre cottages, which then costs more than the original clearance would have.
Extensions, porches and garages
Small flat roofs on extensions and garages are a large share of local work and are often quoted with the main roof.
Slipped and cracked tiles
Most Long Stratton call-outs start with a handful of slipped tiles that let water onto the felt below.
Reactive vs planned maintenance
Repeated call-outs usually cost more than a planned inspection cycle. We quote both so the numbers can be compared.

Long Stratton roofing questions

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.
Our roof is village-centre cottages — is that a problem?: No, it's typical for the area. village-centre cottages is one of the most common types we work on locally, and we'll match materials where any of the existing covering is being retained.
Do you clear up afterwards?: Yes. Scaffold is struck, waste removed and gutters cleared before we invoice.
Does the exposure here change what you'd specify?: Sometimes. Sheltered streets can run standard details, but shared valleys, restricted scaffold or heavy moss growth all change how we'd approach the work.
How soon can someone look at a leak in NR15?: 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.

Thinking about roofing work in Long Stratton?

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.
Concrete interlocking tiles: The standard on post-war and modern estates. Clipped at verges and eaves where exposure demands it.
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.
Code-rated lead: Correctly sized lead for flashings, soakers, valleys and chimney work, rather than cement fillets.

Nearby villages and towns

Neighbouring Hethersett, Wymondham, Sneath Common and Norwich come under the same South Norfolk Council patch, so there is no extra travel charge for roof work there. That includes commercial premises around A140 roadside businesses.

Frequently working in and around A140 roadside businesses, village trade units.

What else we handle locally

Book a free inspection

Locally, the roofs we see most often are the ones between St Mary's round-tower church and the village edge — same coverings, same failure points, and the same free inspection before anything is priced. We run in on the A140, usually within a few days of your call — sooner if water is coming in.

Thinking about roofing work in Long Stratton?

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

07437 005301 Send us the details