07446 97143101245 967 945slroofingservices2019@gmail.com Chelmsford & across Essex AboutServicesRoofingFull roof installations and replacements, stripped, felted, battened and finished to last.Pitched RoofsTile and slate pitched roofing, from single-slope repairs to complete re-roofs.Flat RoofsWarm and cold flat roof systems built with proper falls, so water leaves the roof.Rubber RoofingSingle-piece EPDM rubber with a manufacturer-backed membrane guarantee.GutteringGutter repairs, replacements and clearance to stop water tracking down your walls.UPVC Fascias & SoffitsFascias, soffits and roofline replaced in UPVC, no repainting, no rot.Chimney RemovalsRedundant stacks taken down and the roof made good and watertight.LeadworkCode-correct lead flashings, valleys and soakers at every vulnerable joint.Moss RemovalCareful moss clearance that protects tiles and keeps gutters running free. 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There are long roads of single-storey bungalows and chalet bungalows, a great many modest post-war semis and terraces, later infill development, and a large volume of properties that have been extended, raised or converted over the decades. Bungalows roof differently to two-storey houses. The roof area is large relative to the building, the pitch is often shallow, and the eaves and gutters run long distances. Chalet conversions add dormers and shallow-pitch sections that need careful detailing. Shallow pitch is unforgiving: it drains slowly, so wind-driven rain has more chance to work back under the laps. Wickford also sits low, on the Crouch valley floor, with the river running through it. It is a damp, low-lying town, and damp air, slow-drying roofs and heavy autumn debris in the gutters are part of the picture here in a way they are not on the higher ground at Billericay just up the road. We cover Wickford, Runwell, Shotgate, Nevendon, Ramsden Bellhouse and the surrounding roads from our Chelmsford base. Small, dedicated team, 22+ years of hands-on roofing, £1m public liability insurance, free inspection and a fixed written price every time. Wickford is a quick run south from Chelmsford on the A130 and part of our regular working area. Active leaks are usually inspected the same day or the next working day, with free inspections for planned work booked within a few days. ### What Wickford calls us about most - Shallow-pitch roofs letting wind-driven rain back under the tiles - Ponding felt flat roofs on garages, annexes and extensions - Long bungalow gutter runs sagging, blocked or overflowing - Slipped tiles and cracked ridge bedding after storms - Dormer and chalet conversion leaks at the abutments - Damp-driven moss growth on slow-drying slopesBook a free inspection ### The properties we work on in Wickford Bungalows and chalet bungalowsLarge, often shallow-pitch roof areas with long eaves runs. Dormers and raised sections on chalet conversions need careful flashing detail. Post-war semis and terracesConcrete tile coverings now at replacement age, mortar-bedded ridges, brittle underfelt and original timber roofline. Extended and converted plotland homesDecades of additions on modest original buildings, producing multiple roof junctions and a lot of flat-roofed sections. Garages, outbuildings and annexesCommon on Wickford's generous plots, flat felt roofs long past their life, ideal for rebuilding with a fall and EPDM. Services in Wickford ## Every Roofing JobWe Take On Here Below is the work we carry out most often across Wickford. Bungalow, semi or extended plotland property, the process is the same: free inspection first, fixed written price second. Roofing in Wickford ### Roofing in Wickford Full Wickford re-roofs, including large bungalow roof areas, backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee. View service Pitched Roofs in Wickford ### Pitched Roofs in Wickford Tile work on Wickford semis and bungalows, including shallow-pitch slopes that need the right covering and laps. View service Flat Roofs in Wickford ### Flat Roofs in Wickford Garage, annexe and extension flat roofs rebuilt with a real fall so water leaves rather than sits. View service Rubber Roofing in Wickford ### Rubber Roofing in Wickford Single-piece EPDM with no seams, the most reliable option for Wickford's many flat-roofed outbuildings. View service Guttering in Wickford ### Guttering in Wickford Repair, replacement and clearance on the long eaves runs that bungalows and chalets always have. View service UPVC Fascias & Soffits in Wickford ### UPVC Fascias & Soffits in Wickford UPVC fascias and soffits replacing damp-rotted timber roofline on low-lying Wickford property. View service Chimney Removals in Wickford ### Chimney Removals in Wickford Redundant Wickford stacks taken down and the roof made good, removing a persistent leak risk. View service Leadwork in Wickford ### Leadwork in Wickford Correct-code lead at chalet dormers, extension abutments and valleys, where most Wickford leaks begin. View service Moss Removal in Wickford ### Moss Removal in Wickford Careful moss clearance on damp, slow-drying Wickford roofs, with gutters cleared and the tiles checked properly. View service Why Wickford chooses us ## Why WickfordHomeowners KeepOur Number Bungalows and extended plotland houses have their own quirks, and treating them like a standard two-storey semi is how repairs end up failing twice. ### Shallow-pitch experience Low-pitch roofs need the right materials and laps. We specify for the pitch you have rather than assuming a standard detail will hold. ### Flat roofing done to drain Most Wickford flat roof failures come from ponding. We rebuild the deck so it has a fall, then cover it seamlessly in EPDM. ### £1m public liability insurance Every Wickford job is covered by £1m public liability insurance, whatever its size. ### Fixed prices, guarantee in writing Free inspection, a fixed written price with no day rates, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on new roofs. Local roofing problems ## What Fails onWickford Roofs Wickford's problems come from three local realities: a lot of shallow-pitch and single-storey roofs, an unusual amount of flat roofing, and a low-lying, damp position in the Crouch valley. ### Shallow pitch and wind-driven rain The lower the pitch, the slower water leaves the roof and the further wind can push it back up under the tile laps. Plenty of Wickford bungalows and chalet extensions sit at pitches where the covering is close to, or below, the minimum the tile was designed for. On those roofs the underlay is doing far more work than on a steep roof, so when the original felt hardens and tears, leaks follow quickly. We check the pitch against the covering at inspection, because if the two do not match, no amount of patching the tiles above will keep the water out. ### Flat roofs that hold water Wickford's plots are generous, and that has produced a lot of garages, annexes, workshops and single-storey extensions with flat roofs. Many were laid nearly level, so instead of draining, they hold a pond every time it rains. Standing water is what kills felt: seams split, blisters form in summer heat, and frost opens up every crack in winter. Rebuilding the deck so it genuinely falls to an outlet and covering it with single-piece EPDM removes both problems, which is why it is our standard recommendation on these roofs. ### Long gutter runs on low buildings A bungalow can easily have more metres of gutter than a two-storey house, and every extra joint and bracket is a potential failure. Sagging runs pool water, joints leak, and blocked outlets send overflow straight down the wall. Because Wickford sits low and damp, that overflow does not dry out quickly. It saturates brickwork, rots the fascia behind the gutter, and eventually shows as damp inside. Replacing tired guttering on a bungalow is one of the cheapest pieces of prevention available. ### Damp air, shade and moss Being on the valley floor keeps humidity high, and Wickford roofs dry more slowly than those on higher ground. Slow-drying tiles grow moss readily, particularly on north-facing slopes and under trees. Moss holds water against the tile surface all winter, which accelerates frost damage and spalling, and the debris that washes off it fills the gutters you have just paid to clear. Doing the roof and the gutters in one visit, and inspecting the covering while it is clean, is the only version that solves both. Our process ## Five Steps From First Callto Guaranteed Finish 01 ### Call or send the form Tell us the road, the property type and what you are seeing. Most of the time we can tell you on the phone whether it sounds like a repair or a replacement. 02 ### Free on-site inspection We come out, get up on the roof properly and look at the whole covering, not just the spot where the water shows. Inspections and quotes are always free. 03 ### Fixed written price You get a written, itemised price for the work. Fixed, never a day rate, so the number you approve is the number you pay. 04 ### The work, done properly A small, dedicated team, £1m public liability insured, working to a date you have agreed. We keep the site tidy and clear away everything we take off. 05 ### Sign-off and guarantee We walk the job with you before we leave. New roofs carry our ten-year workmanship guarantee; repairs are quoted and explained honestly rather than over-promised. Common questions ## Wickford RoofingQuestions, Answered Do you serve Wickford?Yes. We cover Wickford, Runwell, Shotgate, Nevendon, Ramsden Bellhouse and the surrounding roads. How fast can you reach Wickford?Wickford is a quick run south from our Chelmsford base on the A130. Active leaks are usually looked at the same day or the next working day. What does a roof repair cost in Wickford?We inspect for free and then provide a fixed written price for the work needed. We do not quote before seeing the roof and we never use day rates. Do you do emergency roofing in Wickford?Call and describe what is happening. If water is coming in we prioritise getting out to see it and making it safe, then quote the permanent repair. Can you re-roof a bungalow?Yes, regularly. Bungalow roofs are large in area and often shallow in pitch, so we specify the covering and underlay to suit the pitch rather than assuming a standard detail. My garage flat roof keeps leaking after repairs, why?Almost always because it has no fall and holds standing water. Patching a ponding roof buys a season. Rebuilding the deck to drain and covering it in seamless EPDM solves it properly. Are you insured?Yes, £1m public liability insurance covers every job we carry out in Wickford. Do you guarantee your work?New roofs carry a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Repairs are not guaranteed, and we tell you that upfront instead of over-promising. Do you replace guttering on bungalows?Yes. Bungalows have long eaves runs with plenty of joints, and we repair, replace and clear them, usually a cheap job that prevents an expensive damp problem. Who turns up to do the work?We are a small, dedicated team and we do not subcontract. The person who inspects your Wickford roof is one of the people who will be working on it. ## Request your free Wickford quote Tell us the road and what you are seeing. We will arrange a free inspection and come back with a fixed written price, £1m public liability insured, no day rates. ## Book a FreeWickford RoofInspection Bungalow, semi, garage or extension, we will tell you exactly what is wrong and give you a fixed written price to fix it. £1m public liability insured. 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