Roofers in Thatcham:
moss removal, repairs
and re-felting
Damp Kennet valley air and shaded estate roofs keep us busy in Thatcham. Free inspection, photographs of what we find, and one fixed price before work starts.
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Roofing in Thatcham
Thatcham sits low in the Kennet valley, and that shows on its roofs. Damp air, tree cover and slow-drying slopes make moss growth heavier here than in most places we cover.
The town grew substantially through the second half of the twentieth century, so alongside older property there is a large stock of concrete-tiled estate housing now at the age where underlay and ridge mortar are due attention.
It is a short run from Newbury, so it fits naturally into our working week rather than being an occasional trip.
We work throughout Thatcham and the surrounding area, including Colthrop, Henwick, Cold Ash, Crookham, Midgham. Normal working hours are 8am–5pm and we respond outside them wherever we can; for emergency call-outs we aim to be with you within 3 hours, depending on your location and our availability.
Property types we work on in Thatcham
- 1960s–80s estate housing with concrete interlocking tiles on original bitumen felt
- Older village property near the centre with clay and plain tiles
- Bungalows with low-pitched, heavily shaded roofs that hold moss
- Newer developments where roof window and flashing details are the usual fault
What Thatcham calls us for most
Roof cleaning and moss removal in Thatcham
Moss cleared, tiles checked
The most requested job in Thatcham: valley damp and shade mean moss builds up faster here than in drier, more open parts of our area.
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Felt and batten replacement in Thatcham
Re-felting and re-battening
Estate roofs from the expansion decades are at the point where the felt has gone brittle under sound tiles.
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Ridge repointing and re-bedding in Thatcham
Ridge tiles re-bedded and re-cemented
Cracked and missing ridge mortar shows up on inspection on most older Thatcham roofs we look at.
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Broken and slipped tiles in Thatcham
Tiles and slates replaced
Moss clearance nearly always reveals cracked tiles underneath; we replace them while access is already in place.
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Roof repairs in Thatcham
Leaks traced, fixed and photographed
We find where the water is actually getting in, fix it properly, and show you photographs of the problem and the repair.
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Full roof replacements in Thatcham
New roofs with a 20-year workmanship guarantee
A complete strip and re-roof using quality materials, with a 20-year workmanship guarantee and the site left clean every day.
More detailFelt and batten replacement in Thatcham
Re-felting and re-battening
Perished felt and tired battens replaced so your tiles sit on a sound, watertight deck instead of a failing one.
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Moss cleared, tiles checked
Moss and debris cleared off the roof, gutters left clear, and any broken tiles spotted while we are up there.
More detailBroken and slipped tiles in Thatcham
Tiles and slates replaced
Cracked, slipped and missing tiles and slates replaced and re-seated before a small gap turns into a ceiling stain.
More detailRidge repointing and re-bedding in Thatcham
Ridge tiles re-bedded and re-cemented
Loose ridge tiles lifted, re-bedded and repointed so the most exposed line on your roof stops letting water past.
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Roof windows and Velux in Thatcham
Velux installation and repair
Roof windows installed and repaired, flashed and sealed correctly so the opening stays as watertight as the roof around it.
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Emergency roof repairs in Thatcham
Aiming to be with you within 3 hours
Storm damage and active leaks made safe fast. Normal hours are 8am–5pm and we respond outside them wherever we can.
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Free roof inspections in Thatcham
Photographic reports where required
A proper look at the roof at no charge, with photographs where required, so you can see the condition for yourself.
More detailRoof problems we see again and again in Thatcham
Low-lying, damp and slow to dry
Roofs that never fully dry out are roofs that stay green. Moss holds moisture against the tile surface, which then freezes, expands and breaks the face down, ageing the covering far faster than sun and wind ever would.
Low-pitched bungalow roofs are worst affected, because water drains slowly and debris stays put instead of washing off.
Gutters that fill from above
Moss clumps break off and land in the gutters. Blocked gutters overflow down the wall, and damp appearing on an inside wall gets blamed on the roof covering when the real cause is an outlet full of debris from the tiles.
We leave gutters clear of what comes off the roof and take all the waste away rather than leaving it in a heap for you to deal with.
Estate-era underlay
Original felt on Thatcham's expansion-era housing is now decades old. It hardens, tears at the nail lines and sags between rafters, and once it has gone the tiles alone are not a waterproof roof.
Re-felting and re-battening with the existing tiles re-laid is usually the right-sized answer, and it costs considerably less than a full replacement.
Why Thatcham homeowners call us
We are owner-operated, so the person who quotes your roof is the person responsible for it. Inspections and quotations are free, with no call-out charge for a quotation, and once we have seen the job you get a fixed price: no day rates and no surprises once the ladders are up.
Work is covered by £1 million public liability insurance. Full roof replacements come with a 20-year workmanship guarantee; guarantees on other work vary depending on the job and the materials used, and we confirm that in writing with your quote.
You get photographs of what was wrong and what we did, the site swept and the rubbish taken away. Payment is by bank transfer or cash, with stage payments available on larger projects.
- Short run from Newbury, a regular part of our working area
- Free inspection with photographs of anything we find
- Waste and moss removed from site as part of the price
- 20-year workmanship guarantee on full roof replacements
How a Thatcham job runs
- Step 1
Free inspection
We come out, look at the roof properly and take photographs. No charge and no call-out fee for a quotation.
- Step 2
Plain diagnosis
What is wrong, how urgent it is and what happens if it is left: explained without jargon and shown in pictures.
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Fixed written price
One price after inspection, with materials specified. No day rates and no extras appearing once work has started.
- Step 4
The work, done tidy
Site kept clean every day and all rubbish taken away: the thing our customers mention most often.
- Step 5
Photographs and guarantee
Pictures of the finished work, and the guarantee that applies to your job confirmed in writing. Full replacements carry 20 years on workmanship.
Roofing in Thatcham: your questions answered
- Do you cover Thatcham?
- Yes. Thatcham is part of our regular working area: we cover Berkshire and surrounding areas from our base in Hook, so Thatcham is a normal day's work rather than a special trip.
- How quickly can you get to Thatcham in an emergency?
- Normal working hours are 8am–5pm and we respond outside those hours wherever we can. For emergency call-outs we aim to be with you within 3 hours, depending on your location in Thatcham and our availability on the day.
- What does roofing work cost in Thatcham?
- There is no area pricing: the cost depends on the job, the materials and access, not the postcode. We inspect free of charge and then give you one fixed written price with no day rates.
- Is the inspection free in Thatcham?
- Yes. Roof inspections and quotations are free anywhere we cover, including Thatcham, and there is no call-out charge for a quotation. Where required we provide a photographic report.
- Are you insured?
- Yes, we carry £1 million public liability insurance, and we can confirm the details before any work starts.
- What guarantee will I get?
- Full roof replacements come with a 20-year workmanship guarantee. Guarantees on other work vary depending on the job and the materials used, and we confirm yours in writing with the quote.
- How do I pay?
- Bank transfer or cash. Some jobs need a deposit with the balance on completion, and we can arrange stage payments on larger projects.
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