Emergency roof repairs
Storm damage, active leaks and anything that cannot wait for the weather.
In short
An emergency roof repair is about stopping water getting into the building first and doing the permanent repair second. After a storm that usually means making the roof safe, removing anything at risk of falling, and getting a temporary cover over the opening so the ceilings below stop taking water. Call or WhatsApp 07464 695657 with a photo and you will get a straight answer on how soon someone can be there.
Water sitting in a ceiling does far more damage than the fault that let it in. A slipped slate is a small job; the same slipped slate left for a fortnight in a Scottish winter can mean replastering a bedroom. Speed matters more than perfection on the first visit.
When to treat a roof as urgent
- Water actively dripping into the property during rain
- Slates or tiles blown off, or ridge tiles visibly loose after a gale
- A chimney stack or pot that looks unstable
- Lead flashing peeled back or missing after high wind
- A ceiling bulging or sagging where water has collected above it
- Anything on the roof that could fall onto a pavement, path or car
What the job involves
Every roof is different, but the shape of the work is usually the same. Here is how a typical emergency roof repairs job runs.
Make it safe first
Anything at risk of coming off the roof is dealt with before anything else, especially where it could fall onto a pavement or a neighbouring property.
Stop the water
A temporary cover goes over the opening so the building stops taking water while the weather is still bad.
Assess in daylight and dry
Once the immediate risk is handled, the roof is looked at properly so you know what the real repair is.
Photograph everything
The damage is photographed as found, which matters if you are putting the work through an insurance claim.
Carry out the permanent repair
The proper repair is done as soon as conditions allow, rather than leaving a temporary fix in place indefinitely.
Want someone to take a look?
Call 07464 695657 or send a photo on WhatsApp and you will get a straight answer on what it needs.
Emergency roof repairs near you
E Stewart Roofing Ltd covers Glasgow, Ayrshire and Central Scotland. Pick your area for local detail, or call 07464 695657 if you are not sure whether you are in range.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you get to an emergency?
It depends where you are and what else is running that day, but you will be told honestly rather than strung along. Call or WhatsApp 07464 695657 with a photo and your postcode and you will get a realistic answer.
Can you make a roof safe in a storm?
Making a roof safe from the ground, such as cordoning off an area where material could fall, can be done in almost any weather. Going onto a roof in high wind is not safe for anyone, so work up top waits until the wind drops.
Will my insurance cover storm damage?
Storm damage is commonly covered, though it depends on your policy and on the roof having been in reasonable condition beforehand. We photograph the damage as we find it so you have evidence for the claim, but we cannot tell you what your policy will pay.
Do you charge more for emergency call-outs?
You will be told what the visit costs before anyone comes out, so there are no surprises on the invoice. What we will not do is use an emergency as a reason to inflate a price.
What should I do while I wait?
Move what you can out from under the leak, put a container down, and if a ceiling is bulging with trapped water, keep out from under it. Do not go up a ladder in bad weather to look at it yourself.