Roof Waterproofing Preston: Keeping Rain Out of Your Home
Where roofs let water in
| Where | What goes wrong | How we fix it |
|---|---|---|
| Flat roofs | Splits, blisters, failed joints, ponding | Repair or new felt, EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass covering |
| Flashing | Lead lifted, cracked or badly fixed | New Code 4 or Code 5 lead, dressed and fixed properly |
| Chimneys | Failed pointing or flaunching | Repointing, new flaunching or a rebuild |
| Tiles and slates | Slipped, cracked or missing | Replaced and secured |
| Gutters | Blocked, leaking or overflowing | Cleared, repaired or replaced |
Flat roof waterproofing
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are the most common source of roof leaks. We repair and replace flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass. See our flat roofing page. The Planning Portal says that in most situations, re-roofing needs building regulations approval. We'll explain what applies to your roof.
Flashing and leadwork
Wherever the roof meets a wall, a chimney or a roof window, flashing keeps water out. When it lifts or cracks, water runs straight in. See our leadwork page.
Damp from the roof, or something else?
Not all damp comes from the roof. Condensation, rising damp and plumbing leaks can look similar. Damp near the top of a wall or on a ceiling, that gets worse after rain, often points to the roof, gutters or chimney. We'll tell you if we think the cause isn't the roof, so you don't pay for roofing work you don't need. See our roof leak repairs page for how we trace leaks.
Frequently asked questions
Can you waterproof a leaking flat roof?
Yes. Depending on its condition, we repair the existing covering or replace it with felt, EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass.
Is my damp coming from the roof?
If it's near the top of a wall or on a ceiling and gets worse after rain, the roof, gutters or chimney are likely causes. We'll check and tell you.
Can you waterproof a garage roof?
Yes. See our garage roofing page.
Do you waterproof commercial roofs?
Yes. See our commercial roofing page.
Are your quotes free?
Yes. Call 07742 720 236 for a free quote.
Damp from your roof in Preston?
Call Danny on 07742 720 236 or request a free quote. We cover Preston, Leyland, Chorley and the surrounding area.