Roofing and repairsin Ross-on-Wyeby a building contractor.
Keep your home or building dry and protected with roofing work carried out by tradespeople who understand the whole structure, not just the tiles.
Free survey on properties you own
25 years
Trade experience, three generations of builders
CHAS accredited
Independently vetted for health and safety
£10M insured
Public and employers' liability
No upfront deposit
Invoiced fortnightly for work completed
Warranty included
10 years on new builds, 1 year on other work
Overview
Roofing: what's involved and who it's for
What it is
Our roofing service covers general roofing works and repairs, including re-roofing, slate and tile repairs, and roofing as part of new builds, extensions and conversions.
Who it's for
Homeowners and businesses across Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and South Wales with roofs that need repair or replacement, plus clients whose wider building project includes roof work.
When you need it
Act when you see slipped or missing slates, damp patches on ceilings, sagging roof lines, or when a roof is reaching the end of its life.
Why a professional matters
Roof problems spread. Water getting in rots timbers, damages insulation and ceilings, and can lead to structural repairs. A builder sees the structure underneath, not just the covering.
Get it right first time
What goes wrong when it's done badly
Small roof defects become large repairs. A slipped slate lets water reach battens and rafters; over months that causes rot, damp and ceiling damage costing far more than the original repair.
Risks and rising costs
- Rotten roof timbers.
- Damp, mould and ceiling damage.
- Damaged insulation and higher heating bills.
- Structural repairs if left long-term.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Patching repeatedly instead of fixing the cause.
- Ignoring small leaks.
- Using unqualified roofers.
- Not checking structure under the covering.
Our process
How your roofing project runs
- Step 1
Free survey
We inspect the roof covering and, where accessible, the structure.
- Step 2
Clear price
You get a price for repair or replacement.
- Step 3
Safe access
Scaffolding and safety measures are set up.
- Step 4
Roof works
Repairs or replacement carried out, including timbers where needed.
- Step 5
Completion
Work carries a 1-year warranty.
Why BUILT
What you get with us
Structure understood
Builders who fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Safe working
CHAS accredited, £10M insured.
No deposit
Invoiced for work completed.
Part of bigger jobs
Roofing coordinated within extensions and conversions.
Warranty
1-year warranty on roofing work.
In detail
Roofing explained
Roofing covers a wide range of work.
Slate and tile roofs
Natural slate and clay or concrete tiles are common across the region. Repairs match existing coverings where possible.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions and garages are a frequent source of leaks and are often upgraded during conversions.
Roof structures
Rafters, purlins and trusses are inspected and repaired or replaced where needed.
Older buildings
Barns and older houses may need sympathetic materials and conservation consideration.
Commercial roofing and cladding
We carry out roofing and cladding on steel-frame and commercial buildings as part of our commercial construction work. The covering, supporting structure and junctions are considered together and installed to the agreed specification. Tell us about the building and proposed work so we can confirm the scope; we do not advertise an emergency call-out service.
Signs your roof needs attention
Look out for slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, damp patches or staining on upstairs ceilings, daylight visible in the loft, sagging along the ridge or roof slope, moss build-up blocking gutters, and failing flashing around chimneys or where an extension roof meets the house. Any of these is worth getting checked before winter weather makes them worse.
Chimneys, flashings and junctions
Many leaks aren't caused by the roof covering at all but by junctions: lead flashing around chimneys, valleys between roof slopes, and the abutment where an extension roof meets an existing wall. These details need careful workmanship, and they're the areas we pay closest attention to when surveying and repairing a roof.
Gutters, fascias and soffits
Water that doesn't drain away properly ends up where it shouldn't. Blocked or failed gutters can soak walls and cause damp inside, while rotten fascias and soffits let weather and pests into the roof space. These are often dealt with as part of wider roofing work, using the same scaffolding to keep costs down.
Insulating while the roof is open
Re-roofing or major repairs are a good opportunity to improve insulation and ventilation in the roof space. Doing it at the same time as the roofing work avoids paying for access twice and can make a noticeable difference to heating bills.
Roofing within larger projects
On extensions, loft conversions, barn conversions and new builds, our own roofing team works within the main programme. That means the building becomes weathertight on schedule, without waiting for a separate roofing subcontractor to become available.
Safe access and scaffolding
Roof work is work at height. We plan safe access, typically with scaffolding, for every roofing job. As a CHAS-accredited contractor with £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance, safety on site is something we manage formally, not leave to chance.
Roofing near you
We carry out roofing work from our base at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, across Hereford, Monmouth, Coleford, Lydney, Newent and the wider Forest of Dean, as well as Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales. Whether it's a repair on a family home or a new roof on a barn conversion, the same team, standards and payment terms apply. Call during office hours to arrange a survey, and we'll give you a clear recommendation and a price before any work begins.
Roof windows and rooflights
Adding roof windows brings daylight into loft rooms, stairwells and extensions. Fitting them properly means trimming the rafters correctly, flashing the window into the roof covering so it stays watertight, and insulating around the frame to avoid cold spots and condensation. Our roofers and carpenters handle all three as one job.
Matching new roofing to old
When an extension or repair meets an existing roof, the new covering should look like it belongs. That means sourcing slates or tiles that match in size, colour and texture, setting out courses to line through, and finishing ridges, verges and hips in the same style. In conservation areas, planning conditions may specify the materials, which we price from the start.
Roofing on barns and conversions
Agricultural buildings often have tired or unsuitable roof coverings, from corrugated sheeting to slipped stone tiles. As part of a barn conversion, the roof is usually stripped, the structure repaired, insulation added and a new covering laid to suit the building and planning conditions.
Getting a roof assessed
If you're unsure whether your roof needs a repair or replacement, start with a survey. On properties you own it's free. We'll look at the covering, the junctions and, where accessible, the timbers, and give you a clear recommendation and price.
Working with BUILT
What to expect from start to finish
A survey before any price
Every project starts with a visit. On properties you already own, the site survey is free. If you're still buying, our pre-purchase estimate costs £250 + VAT and is refunded in full on your first invoice if you book the work with us. Either way, you get a clear view of what's involved before committing.
Paying only for progress
We don't ask for an upfront deposit. Instead, work is invoiced fortnightly based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item. You can see exactly what you're paying for on every invoice, and your money stays with you until the work is done.
One team, one point of contact
BUILT has 25 tradespeople on the tools and 4 office staff, working from our own units and offices at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye. Keeping trades in-house means fewer handovers, fewer gaps in the programme, and one company accountable for the result.
Protection once we've finished
New build houses carry a 10-year warranty; extensions, conversions and all other work carry a 1-year warranty. We're CHAS accredited and hold £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance throughout the build.
FAQs
Roofing questions, answered
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Roofing near you
Based at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, we work across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales, including:
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Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured.