Tile & slate repairs
Tile & Slate Repairs
Tile & Slate Repairs Across Lincolnshire, Cambs & Norfolk
One missing tile is all it takes for rain to start working its way in. We match and replace cracked, slipped and missing tiles and slates, re-fix loose ridges, and make sure the rest of the roof is sound while we're up there.
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- Free roof survey & written quote
- Photos at every stage
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- Same daycall-outs, Saturdays too
- Writtenquote before any work
- Photosat every stage
- 24/7storm & emergency
The problem
One loose tile becomes several
Tiles and slates are held by nails, clips or nibs on the battens. When fixings rust or battens soften, tiles start to creep. In a strong wind, a lifted tile catches the air and can pull its neighbours with it — which is why one slipped tile after a storm is often three by the next one.
Natural slate has its own issues: the nails rust through over time — known as nail sickness — and slates begin to slide out of line. Concrete tiles can crack from frost or from someone walking on them carelessly.
Signs to look out for
- 01Gaps in the roof where a tile or slate has slipped
- 02Broken tiles or slate pieces on the ground
- 03Ridge tiles that are loose, rocking or missing
- 04Slates sliding out of line
- 05Cracked or frost-damaged tiles
- 06Damp spots in the loft under a particular area
How we fix it
Matched, fixed and checked
We replace damaged tiles and slates with the closest match we can find — same profile, size and colour — so the repair doesn't stick out. Where an old tile is discontinued, we'll source a reclaimed one or borrow one from a hidden slope.
Each replacement is properly fixed with the right nails, clips or slate hooks, not just slotted back in. If ridges have come loose, we re-bed them or convert to a dry ridge system so they're not relying on mortar.
While we're up, we check the surrounding area and send you photos, so you know whether there's anything else worth keeping an eye on.
Tiles and slates we work with
- Concrete interlocking tiles
- The most common roof on houses across the Fens, in a range of profiles and colours.
- Clay plain tiles & pantiles
- Traditional tiles found on older cottages and farm buildings, matched or reclaimed.
- Natural & slate-effect slate
- Fixed with copper nails or slate hooks so they stay in line.
- Ridge & hip tiles
- Re-bedded or fixed with modern dry systems that cope with wind and frost.
Good to know
Why matching matters
A patch of bright new tiles on an old roof can stand out for years. We take the time to match profile, size and colour as closely as we can, and where a perfect match isn't available, we'll talk you through the options rather than just fitting whatever is on the van.
Fixing matters just as much as matching. A replacement tile that isn't properly nailed or clipped will be the first to go in the next storm. We fix each one so it stays put, and check the tiles around it while we're there.
Older cottages and farm buildings around the Fens often have clay pantiles or plain tiles. These need a gentler touch and sometimes reclaimed tiles to keep the roof looking right, which we're happy to source.
If you have a lot of slipped or cracked tiles across the whole roof, it can be a sign that the battens or fixings underneath are failing more widely. In that case we'll show you photos and explain whether more repairs make sense or whether it's time to think about a re-roof. Either way, the decision is yours.
What's included
What you get from us
- Free inspection and photos of the damage
- Matched replacement tiles or slates
- Proper fixings — nails, clips or slate hooks
- Loose ridges re-fixed
- A check of the surrounding roof
- Old material cleared away
Free, no-obligation quote
Know where you stand before we start
Tile and slate repairs vary from a single tile to a whole slope. We'll take a look and give you a free, no-obligation quote — we'll price it properly after a look.
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In our customers' words
“We had a ridge tile come off in the high winds… He came with a ridge tile and did the job. He was very friendly and polite.”
“Replaced our damaged roof tiles after storm damage. They were professional, did the work promptly, and for a fair price.”
“A ridge tile was dislodged and was left dangerously on the roof… These guys came quickly, got the tile down to make it safe and once the weather was better, re-fixed it in place. Very efficient and reliable.”
How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
- STEP 01
Call, WhatsApp or send the form
Tell us what's going on. Photos help — but please take them from the ground.
- STEP 02
Free inspection & quote
We come out, get up there and show you photos of what we found. Free, no-obligation quote — we'll price it properly after a look.
- STEP 03
Work done tidily
Scaffold and skip organised for you, photo updates as we go, and the site left clean every day.
- STEP 04
Tidy finish
Waste removed and the site left tidy, with photos of the finished job.
Free roof survey & written quote
Why homeowners trust us
Why homeowners trust us
Real people answer the phone
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Free, no-pressure survey
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Clear written quote before any work
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Photo updates during the job
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Same/next-day emergency response, Saturdays included
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Scaffold, skip and waste all organised for you
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FAQs
Tile & slate repairs: your questions
Can you replace a single tile?
Yes. No job is too small. We'll replace it with a matching tile and fix it properly.
What if my tiles are no longer made?
We'll find the closest modern match or a reclaimed tile. Where looks really matter, we can take a tile from a less visible slope and use the new tile there instead.
What is nail sickness?
It's when the nails holding slates rust through, letting slates slip. If it's widespread across a slate roof, re-slating may be the long-term answer, and we'll explain why.
A ridge tile came off in the wind — is it urgent?
If it's lying loose on the roof, yes, as it could fall. We'll make it safe first and re-fix it properly once the weather allows.
Do you need to walk on my roof?
We use roof ladders and crawl boards to spread our weight, so we don't crack tiles while working.
How quickly can you come?
Often the same day or the next day, including Saturdays.
Can you repair a clay pantile roof?
Yes. Pantiles are common on older cottages and farm buildings across the Fens. We match them with new or reclaimed pantiles and fix them so they sit properly in line with the rest of the roof.
Related services
- Roof repairsSlipped tiles, leaks and storm damage found, explained with photos and fixed properly.
- Emergency repairs24/7 call-outs to make a roof safe and watertight after storms, falls or sudden leaks.
- New roofsFull strip and re-roof with breathable membrane, new battens, dry ridge and dry verge.
- Leak detectionWe trace the leak to its source before anything gets replaced, so you only pay for the fix.
We cover
Tile & slate repairs near you
- Wisbech
- March
- Chatteris
- Whittlesey
- Peterborough
- Ely
- King's Lynn
- Downham Market
- Spalding
- Holbeach
- Long Sutton
- Boston
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