Most leaks in tiled roofs are not in the tiles, but in the joints. Around the chimney, at a dormer or in a valley gutter. That’s where we use lead and zinc, soldered by hand.
A zinc gutter lasts thirty years if it has the right fall. We replace it in sections or all at once, and solder the seams on site.
Lead flashings around a chimney or roof window need to be able to move with the heat. Fixed too tightly, the lead cracks after a few winters. We lay it with the right overlap and clips.
Zinc lasts two to three times longer and suits most houses in North Holland. Plastic is cheaper, but goes brittle in the sun.
Old tiles off, insulation and new battens on, and a roof that will see you through the next thirty years.
Flat roofs on extensions, garages or commercial buildings, torched in two layers to the BikuDak guidelines.
A thorough check of tiles, lead, gutters and attic, with a report and photos. Free if we do the renovation.
A leak after a storm or heavy rain? Within 24 hours we seal it temporarily, then a permanent repair follows.
Book an inspection. Within three working days you'll have a report with photos and a fixed price.