Larke's Roofs — East Anglia roofing experts
North Norfolk District Council · NR12

Stalham re-roofing specialists

With boatyards on the doorstep, Stalham gives us a mix of commercial, industrial and agricultural work alongside domestic roofs. Our roof replacement & new roofs covers both ends of that — a single dwelling or a full unit — and the quote sets out the specification either way.

County
Norfolk
Postcode
NR12
Access
A149
From North Walsham
~6 miles
finished re-tiled pitched roof on a boatyard shed in Stalham (NR12) off the A149 — roof replacement & new roofs by Larke's Roofs

What Stalham roofs typically need

Broadland homes, boatyards and commercial buildings.

  • Moss and blocked valleys

    Damp valley air around Stalham builds moss quickly, which holds water against tiles and blocks valley runs.

  • Overhanging trees

    Leaf fall from the trees along the valley fills gutters and valleys across NR12, which is a maintenance issue long before it becomes a roofing one.

  • Downtime and access planning

    Work around boatyards is scheduled so trading, deliveries and site access continue.

  • Perished underfelt

    Once the sarking felt below the tiles has torn or gone brittle, water reaching it runs straight into the loft. That is the point where re-covering beats another patch.

close-up view of ePDM flat roof with new edge trims on a boatyard shed in Stalham (NR12) off the A149 — roof replacement & new roofs by Larke's Roofs

The work, step by step

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
Full roof replacement & new roofs details

From first call to finished roof

  1. Survey and scaffold design

    Roof measured, condition of deck and timbers assessed, and scaffold planned around access at the property in Stalham.

  2. 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.

  3. Re-cover

    Breather membrane, new graded battens, covering laid to the manufacturer's fixing pattern, dry-fix ridge and verge fitted.

  4. Sign-off and clearance

    Roof walked over, gutters cleared, scaffold struck and all waste taken away.

How we work — and what we don't claim

  • Fully insured

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

  • Emergency call-out

    We advertise a 24/7 emergency call-out for leaks and storm damage — call and we'll tell you honestly when we can be there.

  • Free inspections

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

Want a written quote you can compare?

Ours lists materials, membrane, fixings and detailing — so other Norfolk quotes can be judged against it properly.

Serving Stalham and nearby areas

Nearby villages and towns

Neighbouring North Walsham, Wroxham, Catfield and Mundesley come under the same North Norfolk District Council patch, so there is no extra travel charge for roof replacement & new roofs there. Roof Replacement & New Roofs enquiries here are handled the same way. That includes commercial premises around boatyards.

Frequently working in and around boatyards, Broads-side marine businesses.

Stalham roofing questions

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 disruptive is a re-roof?
Noisy for a few days and dusty in the loft, but you can stay in the house. Roofs are left weathertight overnight and trading hours are worked around.
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 you work on commercial premises around boatyards?
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.
Our roof is boatyard sheds — is that a problem?
No, it's typical for the area. boatyard sheds 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.

Book a free inspection

On boatyard sheds the salvage question matters: clay and natural slate often survive a strip and go back down; tired concrete tiles rarely justify it. We decide that with you on the roof, not in the office. NR12 addresses are quoted on the same terms as anywhere else in North Norfolk District Council.

Want a written quote you can compare?

Ours lists materials, membrane, fixings and detailing — so other Norfolk quotes can be judged against it properly.

Serving Stalham and nearby areas