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[Request my roofing quote](/contact) [07480 485988](tel:+447480485988) Scaffolded for safety · Fully insured · Free roof survey · 1-year workmanship guarantee on re-roofs 1. [Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Roofer - Scaffolded for every re-roof - Slate, tile, flat & GRP - Lead flashing specialists - Fully insured to £5m - 1-year workmanship guarantee on re-roofs Service overview ## What's involved in roofer. Plain-English breakdown, so you know exactly what you're paying for and why it matters before we set foot on site. ### What it is Pitched and flat roofing, full re-roofs in slate, clay tile and concrete tile, leak diagnosis and repair, ridge and hip work, valley and lead flashing, chimney work, gutter and fascia replacements, flat roofs in EPDM rubber, GRP and high-performance felt, dormer roofing, and Velux installations. ### Who it's for Homeowners with active leaks staining ceilings, owners of older Kent properties whose original roof has reached end of life, anyone replacing a roof as part of a loft conversion, and landlords needing watertight roofs to keep tenants and insurers happy. ### When you need it Active drip during rain; visible slipped, cracked or missing tiles; flashing lifting around chimneys or dormers; sagging or bowed roofline; gutters overflowing or detached; or a roof that's simply 60+ years old and on its second moss-blanket of patches. ### Why it matters A roof failure damages everything underneath it, insulation soaks, plaster blows, timbers rot, ceilings collapse. A properly installed re-roof or repair stops the rot at source and protects the most expensive single component of the building envelope. The cost of doing nothing ## What goes wrong when this is ignored. Roof problems compound fast. A single slipped slate becomes a wet rafter, then a rotten purlin, then a sagging ceiling and a sizeable internal repair on top of the roof bill. ### Risks of waiting - Active leaks rot rafters and purlins within 1–2 winters, replacing a single rafter costs more than 20 new slates. - Saturated insulation loses 70%+ of its thermal performance and breeds mould, costing on heating bills every month it's left. - Failed lead flashings around chimneys leak silently down the breast, ruining chimney plasterwork and ceiling cornicing. - DIY roof access without scaffolding causes serious falls, UK construction's single biggest cause of death, every year. ### Common mistakes - Using mortar to bed ridges and verges where dry-fix systems are now required by NHBC and modern best practice, old mortar cracks and lifts within 5–7 years. - Patching with the wrong slate or tile, colour, thickness and profile mismatch leak through capillary action. - Skipping breathable membrane on re-roofs and creating a moisture trap that rots battens from below. - Working from ladders for anything more than a 10-minute repair, uninsurable, unsafe and produces sloppy work. Our process ## How the job actually runs. Same system every time. No improvising on your floor. 1. 01 ### Free survey from ground Initial inspection with telephoto and drone where useful, identifying scope honestly, repair vs re-roof, before any scaffolding cost. 2. 02 ### Fixed written quote Itemised quote within 48 hours covering scaffolding, strip-off, materials, labour, waste removal and certification. No 'extras when we're up there'. 3. 03 ### Scaffold & strip Full scaffold to working platform height with edge protection, strip existing covering, inspect timbers, replace any defective rafters or battens. 4. 04 ### Re-cover New breathable underlay, new treated battens to gauge, slates or tiles fixed with the right nails and clips, dry-fix verges and ridges, new lead flashings to BS 6915. 5. 05 ### Sign-off & guarantee Full clean-down, scaffold strike, written 1-year Spectrum workmanship guarantee, and manufacturer certification on membranes and tiles. What you get ## The outcomes that matter. ### Scaffolded properly Full working platform, edge protection, debris netting, safe, insurable, and produces accurate work no ladder can match. ### Dry-fix systems as standard Mechanically clipped ridges, hips and verges, no cracking mortar to re-bed every 5 years. ### Breathable membrane fitted Tyvek or Klober breathable underlay protects rafters from condensation while letting moisture escape. ### Lead flashing done right Code 4 or 5 lead, properly dressed, chased into mortar joints, patinated to stop white-staining the wall below. ### 1-year workmanship guarantee Full re-roofs carry a 1-year Spectrum workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer warranties on tiles, slates and membranes (typically 30 years on concrete tile and 75–100 years on natural slate). ### Fully insured £5m public liability covering working at height, scaffold operations and finished works. In depth ## Everything worth knowing before you book. The details a salesperson skips. Skim it, or read every word, both are useful. Questions on this? Talk to a Spectrum tradesman direct. [07480 485988](tel:+447480485988) ### Slate, clay and concrete tile re-roofs Natural Welsh and Spanish slate (where matched to existing), Marley Eternit fibre cement slate, Sandtoft and Marley clay pantiles, Redland concrete interlocking tiles. Re-roof spec includes full strip to rafters, inspection of every timber, replacement of any rotten or split rafters, new pressure-treated battens at correct gauge (typically 100mm for slate, 343–345mm for plain tile, 248mm for double Roman), new Tyvek or Klober breathable underlay lapped 150mm, and slates fixed with twice nailed copper or aluminium nails plus tile clips at perimeters and hip courses. ### Flat roofs, EPDM, GRP and high-performance felt EPDM rubber (Firestone Rubbercover) is our default for flat roofs, single membrane, no seams over the field, 25+ year manufacturer guarantee, dressed up walls and into trims with proper adhesives and termination bars. GRP fibreglass for areas needing a hard-wearing walk-on finish (dormers, balconies). High-performance polyester-reinforced felt where budget and access dictate. Every flat roof is built up over insulation (PIR board to U-value 0.18 W/m²K or better) on properly falled decking, with rainwater outlets sized to BS EN 12056-3. ### Leak diagnosis and targeted repairs Most leaks aren't where the ceiling stain is. Water tracks along rafters and battens before dropping, often metres from the actual breach. We trace systematically: chimney flashings, valley junctions, slipped or cracked tiles, perished flashings on dormers, blocked or undersized gutters causing back-flow under eaves. Repairs use matching materials so colour and profile blend, with the failed section cut back to sound substrate. ### Chimneys, leadwork and verges Lead flashing is the highest-skill, highest-leak-risk element on most roofs. We use Code 4 lead minimum for soakers and step flashings, Code 5 for chimney aprons and back gutters, dressed by hand with a setting-in stick and dummy, chased into mortar joints minimum 25mm, wedged with lead clips and pointed with lime-rich mortar. Chimney re-pointing in NHL hydraulic lime where the property is pre-1919, OPC where modern. ### Gutters, fascias and soffits PVCu deep-flow or half-round gutters on proper falls (1:600 minimum), brackets at 600mm centres, downpipes connected to combined or surface water drains as appropriate. Fascias and soffits in cellular PVC fixed to a continuous batten with stainless ring-shank nails, capped at corners and joints to stop water tracking behind. Aluminium gutter systems offered as a longer-life premium option on heritage or larger properties. Frequently asked ## Straight answers, no fluff. Can't see your question? Call [07480 485988](tel:+447480485988). How much does a re-roof cost in Tunbridge Wells? Costs vary by size, spec and complexity. Quotes are free. After a free on-site survey you'll receive a fixed itemised written quote, we aim for a 48-hour turnaround. Can you repair a single leak rather than re-roof? How long does a re-roof take? Do you do flat roofs? What guarantee do you offer? Will you scaffold the job? Do you do emergency leak repairs? What areas do you cover? Ready when you are ## Book your roofer job today. Fixed written quote. Insured tradesmen. No upsell, no pressure. [Request my roofing quote](/contact) [07480 485988](tel:+447480485988) Fully insured to £5m Same-week starts 5-star rated locally Related services ## Other trades we cover. [View all services →](/services) [ ### General Building & Conversions Learn more ](/services/builder)[ ### Extensions (Single & Double Storey) Learn more ](/services/extensions)[ ### Loft Conversions Learn more ](/services/loft-conversions)[ ### Refurbishments Learn more ](/services/refurbishments) ![Spectrum Electrical & Building Ltd](/__l5e/assets-v1/a7c2b1aa-2941-4064-ad5b-d00433ea5395/spectrum-logo.png) Trusted residential & commercial electrical and building experts in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Over 20 years of skilled trade across the South East. Same-day service guaranteed. 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