Roof leaking right now? Storm damage overnight? We respond fast across Salisbury, Amesbury, Wilton and all surrounding Wiltshire towns. Your roof made watertight — fast.
Roof hit by a storm? See our storm damage & insurance claims service ›
Salisbury's position in the Avon valley, at the meeting point of five rivers, means the city sits in a natural low pressure zone. South-westerly weather systems track inland from the coast and lose momentum over the Wiltshire plains — but not before driving rain, wind and occasionally snow into every vulnerable point on your roof. When something fails, it needs fixing the same day.
When you call, we take the details, give you an honest ETA, and dispatch our nearest available team. On arrival we assess the full situation — not just the obvious point of failure. We make the roof watertight as the first priority. If a temporary fix is needed to hold until materials are sourced, we use heavy-duty tarpaulin and batten-fixed coverings that will not blow off in further wind.
Pricing is explained clearly on site before any work starts. No surprises when the invoice arrives.
24/7 Emergency Line — Salisbury & Wiltshire
An emergency is water getting in now — a storm-stripped slope, a fallen branch through the roof, or a leak coming through a ceiling. The priority is making safe, then repairing properly.
When it is not the answer: If it's a slow, occasional drip in dry weather, it's a repair to book — not a same-day emergency — and booking normally keeps the cost down. Read the full guide.
In Salisbury, the emergency calls cluster by weather and stock. Winter gales off Salisbury Plain strip ridge tiles and dry verges on the exposed Bishopdown, Old Sarum and Larkhill high ground, while the dense Victorian terraces off Fisherton and Milford tend to fail at the lead — a valley or party-wall flashing letting go in a downpour and tracking straight through to a bedroom ceiling. Flat roofs over extensions and garages in the low-lying streets near the rivers are the third common out-of-hours call, splitting and letting water pool through. Wherever you are across SP1 and SP2, the priority is the same: get someone there fast to make safe, stop the water, and only then work out the permanent repair.
Phone us and describe what's happening — we prioritise active water ingress.
We attend fast, sheet or tarpaulin the roof, and stop water getting in — the make-safe is the first job.
Once it's safe, we assess the full damage and what a permanent repair needs.
You get a written quote for the permanent repair, and we document damage for any insurance claim.
We carry out the lasting fix and hand over the guarantee.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Emergency make-safe / tarpaulin | Same day, often within hours |
| Temporary weatherproofing | Same day |
| Permanent repair (after make-safe) | Scheduled promptly |
| Insurance documentation | Provided within 24–48 hours |
We make safe in almost any conditions; the permanent repair is scheduled for a safe weather window.
Make-safe works from ladders or a tower; the permanent repair may need scaffold. Scaffold is specified for: the permanent repair where it involves a valley, stack or larger area - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Salisbury's dense Victorian terraces off Fisherton and Milford mean rear-access scaffold and permit-controlled pavement space, while the post-war Bemerton Heath and Bishopdown estates give easier access but ageing concrete-tile roofs. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Wiltshire Council; allow a few working days on streets like Fisherton Street, Milford Street where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency make-safe / tarpaulin | £150–£350 | Same-day, stops water |
| Temporary weatherproofing | £180–£450 | Holds until repair |
| Storm tile replacement | £180–£600 | Once safe to access |
| Permanent repair | From £250 | Quoted after make-safe |
| Insurance documentation | — | Provided for your claim |
Worked example: A same-day storm make-safe and tarpaulin on a house in Salisbury: around £250, with the permanent repair quoted separately.
Emergency make-safe is charged on completion; the permanent repair is quoted in writing and can be staged.
Covering SP1, SP2 and surrounding postcodes.
The permanent repair carries our written workmanship guarantee; the make-safe is a temporary measure to stop the damage.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
We work fast to stop the water first; expect sheeting on the roof until the permanent repair is done. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Storms are exactly when you need us — we make safe in the wet and return to repair properly once it's safe to do so. Salisbury sits where five rivers meet, so valley-floor humidity accelerates moss and slows drying, while higher ground catches wind-driven rain.
"Half our roof came off in the January storms. Called at 11pm, they were with us by 7am. Had it temporarily secured and the leak stopped before we went to work. Full repair done three days later. Absolute lifesavers."
"Water pouring through the kitchen ceiling during the night. One call and they were round within the hour, located the failed flashing and sealed it on the spot. Cannot thank them enough."
"Tree branch came down on the garage roof during a storm. Made safe same afternoon, proper repair done the following morning. Fair price, no drama, no messing about."
For genuine roof emergencies in Salisbury — active leaks, storm damage or structural concerns — we aim to be on site within 2-4 hours. Call 0172 223 9611 and we will give you an honest ETA immediately.
No call-out fee. You only pay for the work carried out. We will assess the damage, give you a clear price, and get your roof watertight before we leave.
Storm damage causing missing tiles or exposed felt, active water ingress into the property, structural damage to rafters or ridge boards, chimney stack instability, and any situation where the property is not weathertight. If in doubt, call us — we would rather assess and find nothing serious than have you leave a real problem.
Yes. We always make the roof watertight and safe as the first priority, using heavy-duty tarpaulin and temporary fixings if needed. We then provide a full quote for permanent repair or replacement.
A genuine emergency is any situation where your property is actively taking water, structurally compromised, or at immediate risk of further damage: an active leak into a room, missing or displaced ridge tiles leaving felt exposed, storm damage to a large roof section, or a chimney stack that has shifted. Cracked tiles and minor moss growth are repair jobs but not emergencies. If you are unsure, call us — we will tell you honestly whether it needs same-day attention.
Most home insurance policies cover sudden storm damage and emergency make-safe work. They typically do not cover gradual deterioration or maintenance failure. We can provide a detailed written report of the cause and extent of damage to support an insurance claim. We do not inflate quotes for insurance jobs — you will receive the same honest pricing regardless of how the work is being paid for.
Our immediate priority is to stop water ingress and secure any structurally loose elements. This typically means: tarpaulin or heavy-duty sheeting fixed securely over any open sections; re-seating and temporarily fixing displaced ridge or hip tiles; clearing any blocked valleys that are causing overflow; and securing any elements at risk of falling. Full repair follows once the property is safe and weather permits. We document all temporary work with photos.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Salisbury roofer who turns up when they say they will.
0172 223 9611