Slate roofing
Natural slate roofing, complete reroofing and repairs.
- New slate roofs and replacement coverings
- Breathable membranes, eaves felt and treated battens
- Slate replacement, copper fixings and roof junctions
Roofing & building services
Roofing & building services in Canterbury
With 25 years of experience, LJD Roofing & Building Ltd undertakes roofing, repairs and associated building projects. Free quotes explain the proposed work, materials and access requirements.
Flat roofingSlate & tile reroofingChimney repairsLead welding & flashingsRooflightsCutting & pitching roofsRendering repairs
Tile roofing
New tiled roofs, reroofing and repairs to existing coverings.
- Clay, concrete and peg tile roofing
- Reuse of suitable existing tiles
- Hipped roofs, bonnet tiles and ridge detailing
- Flat-to-pitched roof conversions
Fibreglass flat roofs
Fibreglass roof coverings and carefully finished perimeter details.
- Replacement of existing felt coverings
- Bullnose edges, trims and upstands
- Roof falls, outlets and rooflight junctions
Rubber & felt flat roofs
Flat roofing options suited to the roof and agreed specification.
- Rubber roof coverings
- High-performance felt roof enquiries
- Decking, drainage and edge details
Roof repairs & leaks
Investigating water ingress and addressing the affected roof details.
- Slipped, broken or missing slates and tiles
- Valleys, flashing and roof junction repairs
- Local repairs and roof condition assessments
Chimney repairs
Repairs to exposed brickwork and chimney weathering details.
- Chimney repointing
- Flaunching around chimney pots
- Lead flashing and chimney base details
Leadwork & valleys
Lead details around roof junctions and changes in roof level.
- Lead welding, chimney step flashing and soakers
- Lead valleys and junctions
- Repairs to split or damaged leadwork
Ridges, hips & roof ventilation
Finishing details at roof edges, ridges and hips.
- Dry ridge systems and ridge tile replacement
- Mortar-bedded hips and ridge detailing
- Roof ventilation discussed to suit the roof construction
Guttering & rainwater drainage
Gutters and downpipes to carry rainwater away from the roof.
- Gutter repairs and replacement
- Running outlets and downpipes
- Drainage alterations where water discharges onto roofs
Rooflights & roof glazing
Rooflight installation and work around existing roof glazing.
- Velux roof window fitting
- Flashing and weathering around rooflights
- Flat roof lanterns and existing glass refitting
Roof insulation & preparation
Preparation and insulation as part of an agreed roofing project.
- Loft insulation between joists and cross-laid layers
- Removal of old coverings, battens and membranes
- Spray foam removal as part of reroofing works
Rendering & associated building work
Building work alongside roofing and property repairs.
- Rendering repairs to exposed roof-level masonry
- Cutting and pitching roofs, including hipped roof structures
- Dormer construction and associated timber work
- Timber garden buildings and garages
Access & site arrangements
The practical arrangements included in your quotation.
- Scaffolding arranged through subcontractors where required
- Roof access requirements assessed for the job
- Waste removal and skips included where specified
Complete projects from start to finish
We undertake complete roofing and building projects, bringing the agreed work together from the first discussion through to completion.
- Initial discussion, site assessment and a free, itemised quote
- Planning the agreed work, materials and access
- Preparation, roofing, building work and finishing details
- Waste removal where included and a final review of the completed work
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