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Roofers in Walderslade

Roofers in Walderslade for roof repairs, new roofs, flat roofs and chimneys. Open 24 hours, free quote and a 25 year guarantee.

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Roofing in Walderslade, ME5

Homes and roofs in Walderslade

Walderslade was built mostly from the 1960s to the 1980s on the slopes towards the North Downs, so the roofs are largely concrete interlocking tiles on semis, terraces and detached houses, with plenty of flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions.

Where we work in Walderslade

We cover Walderslade, Walderslade Woods, Lordswood, Weeds Wood, Tunbury and the rest of ME5.

Common roof problems in Walderslade

Ridges and hips on these roofs have often lost their mortar, verges crack and drop into gardens, and the original felt flat roofs on garages and extensions crack, blister and hold water.

Why Walderslade homeowners call us

Walderslade is a short run up from our Gillingham base through Chatham. We quote Walderslade roofs free, with photos of the problem and a written price.

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BoroughMedway
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DistanceAbout 3 miles from our Gardiner Street base
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The roof work Walderslade asks for

Walderslade's houses were mostly built from the 1960s to the 1980s, so most roofs here are concrete interlocking tiles with ridges and verges set in mortar. After forty or fifty years that mortar has cracked, and we fit dry ridge and verge in its place. We also replace tiles cracked by frost and fix leaks around roof windows.

Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions are a big part of our work here. We replace the old felt with new felt or EPDM rubber on flat roofs and renew gutters and roofline on the same homes.

Woods, slopes and weather

Walderslade is built on the slopes towards the North Downs, with woodland running through the estates. Trees mean leaves in gutters and moss on shaded roofs, and homes on the higher, more open ground catch the wind in winter storms.

Lordswood and Tunbury

Lordswood, Weeds Wood and Tunbury are similar estates of the same age, so their roofs have the same faults. When we come to quote we check the ridges, verges and flat roofs together, so you know everything that needs doing.

Signs to look for from the ground

On a Walderslade estate roof you can often spot trouble without a ladder: ridge tiles out of line, mortar from the verge in the flower bed, or a dip in the felt over the garage. If you see any of those, call us for a free quote before a small fault becomes a leak. We send photos so you can see what we see.

Find the restriction beneath accumulated leaves

Request a gutter assessment if water still spills after loose leaves have washed away. Around Walderslade Woods, compacted debris collects at outlets and bends as well as in open channels. The restriction beneath the visible surface matters. Describe which corner overflows and whether water also escapes from joints further along the run.

Your roof's position among trees helps explain what reaches the drainage system. A shaded back elevation and an open front elevation face different conditions on the same house. We examine the troublesome run, its brackets and its connection to the downpipe. The proposed work addresses the identified blockage or damaged component instead of treating every section as defective.

Investigate the corners around a roof window

Damp beside a roof window on your Lordswood home needs a precise location recorded. Note whether it appears at an upper corner, along one side or beneath the sill. The tiles surrounding the frame and the flashing assembly guide rain around the opening. Each connection forms part of the inspection.

A concrete tiled slope interrupted by a window needs its cut tiles supported and its drainage channels unobstructed. Leaves caught above the opening affect that route. We assess the surrounding roof detail before defining the repair. Tell us if the window was added during a loft conversion, and keep any installation information available for the visit.

Include the step between house and garage

Where a garage roof sits below the house eaves, several details occupy a small space. Water leaves the main slope above, while the lower covering joins the wall beneath. A leak at that step needs both levels considered. Explain whether the mark appears inside the garage or in the adjoining room.

In Weeds Wood and Tunbury, estate houses with later additions give each junction its own arrangement. Re-covering the lower roof requires a clear detail where it meets the building. We discuss the wall connection, roof edge and outlet as part of the proposed work. You can then see how the replacement will discharge rain away from that enclosed corner.

Set priorities across several ageing roof details

Bring a list if your Walderslade property has several separate concerns. A loose verge, a leaking porch and a stained fascia do not automatically require the same remedy. Start with any active water entry, then describe the other changes you have noticed. The assessment establishes the condition of each affected part.

Your free quote lets you review the proposed work before making a decision. Ask which items address current damage and which renew worn components, with each included item reflected in the written price. For water entering overnight, Weatherwize remains open 24 hours. The finished roofing work carries the stated 25 year guarantee on all work.

In our customers’ words

What our customers say

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Roseleen J.October 2026

Complete new roof, site left clean

They put a complete new roof cleaned up everything after the work was done very happy with the work
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Neney K.October 2026

New roof completed

Done a new roof for me very happy with the work
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Before you book

Straight answers about your roof

Do you fit dry ridge on Walderslade estate roofs?
Yes. Dry ridge and dry verge fix the tiles mechanically, so they stop shedding mortar.
Can you replace a flat roof on a porch or garage?
Yes. We strip the old covering, replace any rotten deck and fit a new felt or EPDM rubber roof.
Do you cover Lordswood and Tunbury?
Yes, along with the rest of ME5.
Do you replace felt garage roofs in Walderslade?
Yes. We strip the old felt, replace any rotten decking and lay a new felt roof or EPDM rubber with every edge sealed.
Does moss on my shaded Walderslade roof prove the tiles need replacing?
Moss alone does not establish the condition of the tiles or their supports. The assessment looks for breakage, displacement and obstruction of water routes. Describe any associated leak or overflow when you enquire. The repair recommendation should follow the defects found, with an explanation of what needs attention and why.
What helps you plan access on a sloping plot in Tunbury?
Describe changes in ground level between the front and rear, including steps and retaining walls. Mention narrow side paths and roofs over lower rooms that sit beneath the work. Ground-level photographs help explain the layout. These details inform the access discussion when we prepare the proposed scope and price.
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