Warning Signs Your Home Needs Roof Tile Replacement
It can be a challenge to know whether your home has roof issues and even more difficult to tell if you need roof tile replacement. Fortunately, there are some warning signs that can indicate that there is a potential problem. Prompt tile replacement can reduce the risk of larger and more costly issues developing in the future, so it is vital to be on the lookout for these warning signs.
The Interior Warning Signs
While the most logical step to check your roof may be to get your ladders out, there are actually a number of warning signs that can be visible inside your home. There are a number of issues that can be seen on the interior of your roof, so it is worth heading up into your attic and looking for the following issues.
- Dark Streaks: Streaks can be an indication that moisture is leaking in from your roof and have started a mould problem. Dark streaks and spots are often a reliable indicator of a damp problem and should be investigated immediately.
- Water Damage: If there is any sign of water or leaks inside your home, it can be a result of broken tiles that are in need of replacement. While leaks inside the home can be caused by damaged pipes or leaking fixtures, if the signs of water damage are in your attic or appear where there is no pipework, it is worth investigating the condition of your roof tiles.
- Light Spots: If you walk through your attic and can see light entering in, it is likely to be due to cracked or broken roof tiles. Even small holes can create a noticeable beam of light, and a secure roof should not allow any light to intrude into the home.
- Sagging: If there is any form of sagging, it indicates a potentially serious structural issue. Broken tiles can allow water to accumulate in roof rafters, causing damp and rot. This causes the wood to start to lose structural integrity, and parts of the roof can start to sag. This is a serious issue that requires immediate attention, but it may be remedied by tile replacement.
Exterior Warning Signs
While there are some interior signs that can provide a good indication of a roof problem, an exterior inspection can uncover issues that are not visible from inside your home. The exterior warning signs include:
- Damaged Tiles: Obviously damaged tiles are a reliable indication of a need for roof tile replacement. If you have any tiles that are rotting, torn, worn, cracked, buckling, loose or curled, they will need to be replaced.
- Algae or Moss: If your roof has algae or moss, it is an indication of potential moisture damage that can lead to rotted roof tiles.
- Granules in Your Gutters: If there are pieces of roof tile in your gutters, it is a sign that you have tiles that are deteriorating and are in need of replacement.
Roof tile replacement can provide a solution to a number of roof issues and prevent a need for more serious and costly repairs. Even a single broken roof tile can compromise your roof and allow water to infiltrate your home. If you suspect you have any damaged or missing roof tiles, our recommended experts can help you with professional roof repairs and tile replacement.
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Really pleased with the work done by Ashley and his team. Reliable and always quick to reply to queries. He was also able to fit in the job around my work schedule which was much appreciated. We had a bay window roof replaced and an outhouse chimney removed. Really smart work. Ashley came to check all the work before invoicing and we paid what was quoted. Thanks!
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The work was completed on the date which was agreed. No additional charges were added. The workmen did remove all their debris and Ashley was a lovely gentleman to deal with from start to finish. Great service and will be using them again if we have anymore issues!
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Ashley was very professional, coming out to quote almost straight away. We had a couple of other quotes previously and Ashley was honest and very competitively priced. He came recommended by a friend. I couldn't recommend him enough. Will definitely use again.
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I appreciated the care given to the job and excellent communication throughout. This is a company I will happily go back to for any other work.
Hebden Bridge
Called Ashley with regards to a leak that had just started, he came round the next day, spotted that we had a few tiles out of position and quickly fixed the problem.
Burnley
Quotation was received very quickly. The gentleman attended not long after I reported the issue. Very professional emailed quotation including pictures of the issues. Work completed in a timely manor, would definitely use this company again
Rossendale
Super job to fix the problem - Ashley got us out of a real issue during all the recent foul weather - evening working a Sunday to help us. Couldn’t have given us better service! Totally committed flexible and super dependable! Awesome!
Bury
We recently had some roofing repairs carried out by Ahsley and his team. I would not hesitate to recommend Ashely and his team, they were professional, courteous, cleaned up and the workmanship was excellent. All his quotations are completed on line which is a great help as it highlights what they are actually going to do....others just give you a verbal quote without backing this up. dont hesitate to use this company excellent 10 out of 10 for all aspects of the service provided
Bury
The work conducted was completed in good time with a good professional manner observed. The areas were left in a clean state at the end of each day and communication on progress was fantastic. I cannot recommend these guys enough on the scale of the operation involved. Friendly, professional, clean and courteous. Even after the work was done we had a storm and they came to inspect that all was well and it was thankfully. Also recalled them for another small job to replace asbestos roof on a garage.
Rossendale
The work conducted was completed in good time with a good professional manner observed. The areas were left in a clean state at the end of each day and communication on progress was fantastic. I cannot recommend these guys enough on the scale of the operation involved. Friendly, professional, clean and courteous. Even after the work was done we had a storm and they came to inspect that all was well and it was thankfully. Also recalled them for another small job to replace asbestos roof on a garage.
Burnley
Great job polite lads clean and tidy finish and scaffold removed promptly even pointed my chimney cowling very happy with this service and would highly recommend
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Ashley came out swiftly and was able to show me the condition of the chimney's pointing and identify the issue with a leak that had occurred due to a problem with the flashing via the use of a drone. From this point, the work was completed on budget and to a high standard in a quick timeframe to ensure that the leak did not continue to damage the ceiling in the properties main bedroom. The property was left clean and tidy and Ashley was incredibly professional and efficient throughout the job. I would highly recommend Lancashire Roofing and Pointing Ltd.
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Gary got in touch and came out for an initial quote. He was extremely professional and really helpful. Have booked him in to do our repair this week.
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