01Damaged tiles
Cracked or slipped tiles let rain onto the felt beneath.
Roof Repairs Wetherby · Elite Roofing & Building
Roof Repairs in Wetherby
Water coming through the ceiling, tiles on the drive or a ridge that’s started to rock? We find the fault, show you photos and fix it properly for a fixed price – across Wetherby, Boston Spa, Collingham and the surrounding villages.
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Roof Repair Specialists in Wetherby
Elite Roofing & Building repairs roofs of every age around Wetherby and the Wharfe Valley – from stone cottages near the river to modern homes off Spofforth Hill. We trace leaks to their source, replace and refix tiles and slates, re-bed ridges, renew lead and sort chimneys, flat roofs and gutters. If a repair will do the job, that’s all we’ll quote for.
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Roof Repair Services in Wetherby
Pick the problem that sounds like yours to see how we put it right – or send us a photo and we’ll tell you what we think it is.
01Roof Leak RepairsThe real entry point found and repaired – not just the damp patch covered up.View service
02Tile & Slate RepairsSlipped, cracked and missing tiles or slates replaced with matching materials.View service
03Ridge Tile RepairsLoose ridges and hips re-bedded or fitted with a secure dry ridge system.View service
04Lead & Valley RepairsLead flashings and valleys renewed where roofs meet chimneys, walls and dormers.View service
05Chimney RepairsStacks repointed, flaunching renewed, pots secured and flues capped.View service
06Flat Roof RepairsLeaking garage, dormer and extension roofs repaired – or replaced with GRP or EPDM if needed.View service
07Storm Damage RepairsRoofs secured and made watertight after high winds, then properly repaired.View service
08Gutter & Fascia RepairsDripping joints, sagging gutters and rotten fascias fixed before damp sets in.View service
Don’t wait for the ceiling
Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Repairing
The sooner a fault is fixed, the cheaper it is. Get in touch if you see any of these around your home:
Damp ceilings
Stains spreading across upstairs ceilings or around the chimney breast.
Slipped tiles
Tiles or slates out of line, or pieces lying on the drive after wind.
Rocking ridge tiles
Ridges that look uneven, with mortar cracking along the joints.
Crumbling stack
Gaps in the chimney pointing, loose pots or lead lifting away.
Dripping gutters
Water running down the walls or green streaks under the eaves.
Tired flat roof
Puddles, bubbles or cracks on a garage, dormer or extension.
Not sure what you’re looking at?
01 · Roof Leak Repairs
Roof Leak Repairs in Wetherby
Water rarely comes in where the stain appears. We follow it back across the roof and through the loft to the real cause – a cracked tile, a tired valley, lifted lead or failed underlay – and repair that.
Every leak is inspected from both sides where possible. We look at the covering, the junctions and the gutters outside, then the felt, battens and insulation inside, so nothing is missed.
You’ll see photos of the fault and get a fixed price for putting it right before we start.
- Outside & loft checked
- Leak traced to source
- Photos of the fault
- Fixed written price
- Damp timbers checked
- Watertight finish
Where Leaks Usually Start
0102Valleys
Blocked or worn valleys overflow in heavy downpours.
03Flashings
Lifted lead at chimneys and walls lets driving rain in.
04Old underlay
Torn or perished felt can’t stop wind-blown rain any more.
02 · Tile & Slate Repairs
Tile & Slate Repairs in Wetherby
Rusted nails, rotten battens and frost all loosen tiles and slates over time. We replace the damaged ones with matching materials and secure the surrounding area so the roof stays intact.
Even one missing tile exposes the felt and battens to the weather, and a gap can quickly spread as neighbouring tiles lose their support.
We match tiles and slates as closely as we can – reclaimed slate for older stone homes, the right profile and colour for modern tiles – and check the area around the repair before we leave.
- Matched tiles & slates
- Reclaimed slate sourced
- Surrounding area checked
- Secure fixings
- Felt inspected
- Photos of the repair
Tile & Slate Work
01Slate refixing
Slipped slates secured with clips or replaced where nails have failed.
02Broken tile swaps
Cracked and frost-damaged tiles changed for matching ones.
03Wind damage
Missing tiles replaced and loose ones around them refixed.
04Verges
Loose verge tiles re-bedded or upgraded to dry verge.
03 · Ridge Tile Repairs
Ridge Tile Repairs in Wetherby
Cracked ridge mortar lets water in along the top of the roof and leaves heavy tiles loose in high winds. We re-bed ridges and hips properly or switch them to a mechanically fixed dry ridge.
Ridge mortar takes the full force of the weather. Over the years it cracks and drops out, often turning up in gutters before anyone notices the ridge has moved.
We remove the loose tiles and old mortar, then re-bed them in fresh mortar or fit a dry ridge system that clips everything securely in place without relying on mortar.
- Loose tiles lifted
- Old mortar cleared
- Re-bedded or dry fixed
- Hip irons checked
- Ends sealed
- Gutters cleared
Ridge & Hip Options
01Re-bedding
Ridges lifted, cleaned and bedded in fresh mortar.
02Dry ridge
Clips and seals that keep ridges secure without mortar.
03Hip repairs
Hip tiles re-secured and hip irons checked.
04 · Lead & Valley Repairs
Lead Flashing & Valley Repairs in Wetherby
The joins on a roof are where most leaks start. When lead splits or lifts and valleys wear out, water finds its way in. We renew flashings and valleys so every junction sheds water properly.
Lead moves with the seasons and can crack, slip out of its chase or be blown loose. Valleys fill with leaves and moss, then overflow during heavy rain.
We replace damaged lead with the correct thickness, dress it neatly and re-chase it into the masonry, and clear, repair or replace valleys as needed.
- Correct lead thickness
- Re-chased properly
- Valleys cleared
- Neat dressed finish
- Junctions checked
- Photos of the work
Junctions We Repair
01Chimney lead
Step, back and front flashings renewed around the stack.
02Wall abutments
Lead re-chased where roofs meet walls and extensions.
03Valleys
Worn or leaking valleys cleared, repaired or replaced.
04Dormers
Dormer cheeks and aprons re-leaded and sealed.
05 · Chimney Repairs
Chimney Repairs in Wetherby
An exposed chimney stack is often behind damp on bedroom walls and chimney breasts. We repoint brick and stone stacks, renew flaunching, secure pots and cap unused flues.
Worn pointing soaks up rain, cracked flaunching lets water down beside the pots, and open flues let it straight in.
We inspect the stack, explain what’s causing the problem and fix it – using lime-based mortars on traditional stone chimneys where they suit the building.
- Brick & stone
- Lime mortar options
- Flaunching renewed
- Pots secured
- Flues capped
- Safe access
Chimney Work
01Repointing
Worn joints raked out and repointed.
02Flaunching
Cracked flaunching renewed and pots made secure.
03Caps & cowls
Unused flues capped against rain and birds.
06 · Flat Roof Repairs
Flat Roof Repairs in Wetherby
Leaking garage roof? Dripping extension? We repair splits, blisters, failed edges and upstands where the roof is still sound, and we’ll tell you honestly when it’s time for a new GRP or EPDM roof.
Flat roof leaks often start at the edges, upstands or where water ponds and slowly works its way through old felt.
We check the covering and the deck beneath, repair the damaged areas and improve drainage so water runs off instead of sitting on the roof.
- Whole roof inspected
- Deck checked for damp
- Splits repaired
- Upstands resealed
- Drainage improved
- Honest advice
Flat Roof Repairs
01Splits & bubbles
Damaged felt cut out and patched properly.
02Edges & upstands
Trims and wall junctions resealed.
03Standing water
Falls and outlets improved to drain the roof.
04GRP or EPDM
A new long-lasting roof when repair isn’t worth it.
07 · Storm Damage Repairs
Storm Damage Roof Repairs in Wetherby
Strong winds across the Wharfe Valley can strip tiles and lift ridges in minutes. We secure the roof and make it watertight as quickly as we can, then come back to repair it properly.
Once tiles have gone, every shower soaks the felt and battens beneath. Getting the roof covered quickly limits the damage inside.
If you’re claiming on your home insurance, we’ll provide photos of the damage and a written quote for your insurer.
- Made safe
- Watertight cover
- Permanent repair
- Insurance photos
- Written quote
- Debris cleared
Our Storm Damage Process
01Secure
Loose tiles and debris made safe.
02Cover
The roof made watertight to stop further damage.
03Repair
Tiles, ridges and flashings properly replaced.
04Support your claim
Photos and a written quote for your insurer.
08 · Gutter & Fascia Repairs
Gutter & Fascia Repairs in Wetherby
A dripping gutter joint can soak the same patch of wall all winter. We repair joints, brackets and downpipes, reset gutters that have lost their fall and replace rotten fascia boards.
Faulty guttering sends water down your walls, staining brick and stone and leading to damp inside.
We fix the faulty sections, reset the fall so water reaches the downpipes, and replace damaged timber fascias with UPVC where needed.
- Joints resealed
- Brackets replaced
- Falls corrected
- Downpipes cleared
- Fascias repaired
- Gutters cleaned
Roofline Repairs
01Joints & seals
Leaking unions and seals replaced.
02Falls & brackets
Sagging gutters re-hung to drain properly.
03Fascia boards
Rotten timber swapped for durable UPVC.
Recent work
Recent Roof Repairs
A few recent repairs – tiles replaced, chimneys repointed, flat roofs and ridges put right.
Areas we cover
Roof Repairs Across Wetherby & Nearby Villages
We carry out roof repairs throughout LS22 and LS23 – from the Market Place and the streets above the Wharfe out to Boston Spa, Collingham, Bramham and the villages along the A1(M), including:
- Roofers Wetherby
- Spofforth Hill
- Deighton Road
- Barleyfields
- Sandbeck
- Linton
- Collingham
- Boston Spa
- Thorp Arch
- Clifford
- Bramham
- Walton
- Kirk Deighton
- North Deighton
- Sicklinghall
- Kearby
- Spofforth
- East Keswick
- Bardsey
- Scarcroft
- Thorner
- Ingmanthorpe
- Cowthorpe
- Little Ribston
- Follifoot
- Tadcaster
We also cover Harrogate, Knaresborough, Boroughbridge, York, Leeds and the rest of North Yorkshire.
Questions
Roof Repairs in Wetherby – your questions answered
Can’t see your question here? Give us a ring on 07482 333 160 – we’re happy to talk it through.
What does a roof repair cost in Wetherby?
It depends on the fault and the access needed. A couple of slipped tiles is a much smaller job than a valley or chimney. After a free inspection we give you a fixed written price.
How do you find where a leak is coming from?
We check the roof outside and, where possible, the loft inside. Leaks often travel along timbers before showing, so we follow the water back to where it’s getting in.
Do you only do repairs?
Repairs are our focus on this site, but we also carry out re-roofs, new flat roofs and roofline replacement when a repair genuinely isn’t worth it – and we’ll explain why.
Can you repair older stone properties?
Yes. We match slates and tiles, use suitable mortars and renew lead neatly on Wetherby’s older homes, and we’ll advise if anything needs checking with Leeds City Council in a conservation area.
Do you cover Boston Spa and Collingham?
Yes – all of LS22 and LS23, including Boston Spa, Collingham, Linton, Bramham, Thorp Arch, Clifford and the surrounding villages.
Can you come out quickly if water is getting in?
Tell us when you call and we’ll do our best to make the roof safe and watertight as soon as we can.
Are your repairs insured and guaranteed?
Yes – all our work is fully insured and our workmanship is guaranteed. We’ll explain what’s covered when we quote.
Can I just send photos?
Yes. WhatsApp us a few photos taken from the ground with your postcode and we’ll give you our thoughts before arranging a free inspection.
Why does my roof only leak when it’s windy?
Wind drives rain under tiles and behind flashings that cope fine in still weather. It usually points to slipped tiles, lifted lead or failed underlay.
Can you make a leak watertight straight away?
Where it’s safe we can often stop the water the same visit, then return for a permanent repair if more work is needed.
Is it worth replacing a few slipped slates?
Yes – it’s quick and stops water damaging the battens and felt. If slates are slipping across the whole roof we’ll explain the longer-term options.
Can you match concrete tiles that are no longer made?
We’ll find the closest match available, or use reclaimed tiles where possible.
Should I choose dry ridge?
Dry ridge is low-maintenance and stays secure in high winds. Mortar suits some traditional roofs. We’ll recommend what fits yours.
How long does a ridge repair take?
Most ridge repairs on a house are completed in a day, weather permitting.
Can lead flashing just be resealed?
Sometimes a small section can be re-chased, but split or badly fitted lead is best replaced so it doesn’t fail again.
Why does my valley overflow?
Usually it’s blocked with debris or the lining has worn. We’ll clear it and repair or replace it.
Is my chimney causing my damp?
If the damp is on or around the chimney breast, it’s very likely. We’ll check the pointing, flaunching, lead and flue to find out.
Can you cap a chimney I no longer use?
Yes – a cap or cowl keeps rain and birds out while still allowing some ventilation.
Is it worth repairing an old felt roof?
If the problem is local and the rest is sound, yes. If the felt is failing everywhere, a new GRP or EPDM roof is better value.
How quickly can a garage roof be fixed?
Most flat roof repairs are done in a day; a full replacement usually takes one or two.
Tiles have blown off – what should I do?
Keep clear of the area below, then call or WhatsApp us a photo. We’ll arrange to secure and cover the roof as quickly as possible.
Do you deal with insurance companies?
We provide photos and a written quote that you can send to your insurer to support your claim.
Can a single leaking joint be fixed?
Yes – individual joints and sections can be repaired without replacing the whole gutter run.
Why do my gutters overflow in heavy rain?
Usually a blockage, a lost fall or gutters too small for the roof. We’ll find the cause and fix it.
