Larke's Roofs — East Anglia roofing experts
Breckland District Council · NR20

Roof repairs and replacement in Mattishall

We are based at Costessey near Norwich and reach Mattishall via the A47 nearby, about 5 miles from Dereham. That matters for roofing work: it decides how quickly we can inspect, how we get materials on site, and how we sequence work on bungalows and 1970s estate housing. Jobs here are often within sight of All Saints church, so we allow for the narrow approaches and parking that comes with it.

County
Norfolk
Postcode
NR20
Access
A47 nearby
From Dereham
~5 miles
work in progress: re-tiled pitched roof on a bungalow in Mattishall (NR20) off the A47 nearby — general roofing across Breckland District Council

How we approach roofing here

We cover pitched roofing, flat roofs, repairs and commercial work across Mattishall 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 happens after you call

  1. Talk it through

    A short call establishes property type, age and access — often enough to say what's likely before we arrive.

  2. On-site survey

    We check the deck, battens and detailing, not only the visible covering.

  3. Options, not one price

    Where there's a repair route and a replacement route, you get both with the trade-offs explained.

  4. Work scheduled around you

    Dates confirmed in advance and kept to where weather allows.

Our Norfolk service radius

We quote roof work in Dereham, Reepham and Hethersett on the same visit pattern as Mattishall, running out on the A47 nearby. Work here falls under Breckland District Council and the NR20 postcode area.

Frequently working in and around village trade units, agricultural yards.

Covering Mattishall and Dereham

About 5 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.

Serving Mattishall and nearby areas

Specification options

Natural and fibre-cement slate
Used on period and conservation roofs. Fixed with copper or stainless nails, with lead soakers at abutments.
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.
Concrete interlocking tiles
The standard on post-war and modern estates. Clipped at verges and eaves where exposure demands it.
Code-rated lead
Correctly sized lead for flashings, soakers, valleys and chimney work, rather than cement fillets.

roofing FAQs

Do you actually cover Mattishall, or just the Norwich area?
We cover it. We're based at Costessey, Norwich and Mattishall is about 5 miles from Dereham, reached on the A47 nearby. It's a normal working area for us, not an outlier.
Can you work on commercial premises around village trade units?
Yes — shops, offices, workshops, agricultural and industrial units. Work is scheduled so trading and site access carry on where possible, and larger roofs are quoted with a planned maintenance option if that's more useful than a one-off repair.
What does a roofing quote in Mattishall 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.
Where do you park the van and set up scaffold here?
We agree that with you first. Around the Dereham Road corridor the approaches can be tight, so unloading and scaffold positions are planned before the work starts rather than sorted out on the morning.
Our roof is bungalows — is that a problem?
No, it's typical for the area. bungalows 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.

Why customers in Mattishall call us

  • Written specifications

    Every quote states the materials and detailing, so you can see exactly what's included.

  • Fully insured

    We carry insurance for the work we take on, and can confirm cover before we start.

  • Free inspections

    Inspections in Mattishall are free and carry no obligation — including the written quotation.

Getting a quote

Breckland District Council is a normal working patch for us, reached on the A47 nearby. Homes get a free inspection and an itemised written quote, with no obligation attached. Ask for the Mattishall inspection slot that suits you; we are often over at Dereham the same week.

Covering Mattishall and Dereham

About 5 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.

Serving Mattishall and nearby areas