W Probert Roofing Ltd
New Roofs by W Probert Roofing Ltd

New Roofs in Bristol & Bath

Full roof replacements and re-roofs in tile, slate and flat-roof systems.

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30+ Years of Experience

Roofing since 1993

Fixed Price Up Front

In writing, before we start

Overview

When a Repair Stops Paying Its Way

A tired roof rarely fails in one place. Once the felt has perished and the battens are soft, every storm finds a new way in. A full re-roof puts that right in one go: off with the old covering, a proper look at the timbers and a fresh breathable membrane, then new tiles or slate laid to last. We work on pitched and flat roofs across Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas, and we leave the site clean and the old material taken away.

A new natural slate roof laid in even courses

The work

What's Included

  • Full strip of the old covering, felt and battens
  • Inspection of rafters and timbers, with any rot replaced
  • New breathable underlay and treated battens
  • New tiles or natural and fibre-cement slate to match the property
  • Ridge, hip and verge finished with dry-fix systems where suitable
  • New flashings around chimneys, valleys and abutments
  • Scaffolding erected, inspected and taken down
  • Site cleared and all waste removed
A new one-piece EPDM rubber flat roof on a garage

Flat roofs

One-Piece Rubber Flat Roofs

Not every roof is pitched. For garages, extensions, dormers and porches we fit one-piece EPDM rubber: a single sheet bonded down, with no seams across the roof to fail and no naked flame. It is fitted cold, it does not go brittle in the sun the way felt does, and a properly laid rubber roof has a life expectancy of up to 50 years.

  • A single EPDM rubber sheet, so no joints across the roof to split
  • Fitted cold, with no torch and none of the fire risk of felt
  • New decking and trims where the old boards have gone soft
  • A life expectancy of up to 50 years

Step by step

How We Do It

  1. 1

    Free Survey

    We look over the roof inside and out, then set out the options in writing with a fixed price.

  2. 2

    Scaffold and Strip

    Access goes up, the old covering comes off, and the timbers are checked while they are exposed.

  3. 3

    Weatherproof

    New membrane and battens go on, so the roof is protected before a single tile is laid.

  4. 4

    Cover and Finish

    Tiles or slate are laid, ridges and verges fixed, and flashings dressed in.

  5. 5

    Clean and Sign Off

    We clear the site, walk the work with you, and confirm the guarantee.

Pricing

What Affects the Price

No two roofs are the same, so we price each job on its own after a survey. The main things that move the price are:

  • The size and pitch of the roof
  • Tile or slate choice, and whether it is being matched to a period property
  • The state of the timbers once the old covering is off
  • Access and scaffold requirements
  • Any extras such as new flashings, insulation or rooflights
  • The volume of waste coming off the roof and its disposal

Good to know

Common Questions

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How long does a re-roof take?

Most house re-roofs take between three days and two weeks, depending on the size of the roof and the weather. We give you a realistic timescale before we start.

Will you match my existing tiles?

Yes. On period and terraced properties we take care to match the tile or slate so the roof looks right against the neighbours.

What happens if it rains mid-job?

The roof is never left open overnight. The membrane and battens make it watertight at the end of each day before the new covering goes on.

Do I need planning permission for a new roof?

Replacing a roof like for like normally counts as repair and maintenance, so permission is not usually needed. Conservation areas and listed buildings are the exception, and we will flag it at survey if we think it applies to you.

What guarantee comes with a new roof?

You get a written guarantee on our workmanship, and the tile or slate carries its own manufacturer warranty. We hand both over when we sign the job off.

Do you fit flat roofs as well?

Yes. As well as tile and slate, we fit one-piece EPDM rubber flat roofs on garages, extensions, dormers and porches: cold-fitted, seamless, and with a life expectancy of up to 50 years.

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