Roof repairs in Andover and SP10 — tile replacement, failed flashings, ridge repointing and valley work. Free quotes, no call-out fees. Honest pricing from a local Salisbury-based team.
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📞 Call Now: 0172 223 9611Andover's housing stock is dominated by the concrete interlocking tile estates built during the New Town expansion of the 1960s and 1970s — Charlton, Foxcott, Weyhill Road and the eastern development areas. Many of these tiles are now 50+ years old. Nail sickness is the primary failure mode: the fixings corrode, tiles slip progressively, and once the felt begins taking rainwater the repair window narrows considerably. A ridge and hip check combined with nail sickness assessment on any property of this era is always worthwhile.
The Hampshire Downs exposure at Andover's elevation means ridge and hip mortar deteriorates faster than in sheltered valley towns. South and west-facing ridges in particular show mortar recession within 15-20 years of repointing, versus 25+ years in more sheltered locations. Annual visual checks after the main storm season are recommended for properties on exposed west-facing elevations.
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Most repair calls in Salisbury come from one of a handful of failures — and spotting which one you have tells you whether it's a quick fix or the start of something bigger.
When it is not the answer: If tiles are slipping in rows across a whole slope rather than one or two spots, patching tile-by-tile is money wasted — that's nail sickness, and a re-roof is the honest fix. Read the full guide.
We inspect the roof inside and out — covering, fixings, flashings, valleys and the loft — and photograph the fault so you can see exactly what we've found.
You get an itemised written quote the same or next day: the specific repair, materials, access and price. No lump sums.
Most repairs are booked within days; genuine emergencies get a same-day make-safe.
We carry out the repair with matching materials — flexible mortar on ridges, Code 5 lead on valleys, correctly bedded replacement tiles.
We sheet below the work, clear debris, and hand over the workmanship guarantee before we leave.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Slipped or cracked tiles | 1–2 hours |
| Failed flashing or small leak | Half a day |
| Rear valley rebuild | 2–3 days |
| Localised structural repair | 2–4 days |
High wind or heavy rain pauses tiling and lead work — we build weather margin into every booking.
Most repairs run from roof ladders or a tower. Scaffold is specified for: chimney-side repairs, full valley rebuilds and anything needing a day or more of safe standing time at height - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Victorian terraces near the old town with very large post-war and modern estates around them; extensive concrete-tile stock. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Test Valley Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like the older streets around the centre where space is tight.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slipped/cracked tile refix | £150–£250 | Per visit incl. access |
| Small leak / flashing repair | £180–£450 | Depends on location on roof |
| Rear valley rebuild | £500–£900 | Code 5 lead, 2–3 days |
| Ridge re-bed (per metre) | £40–£70 | Flexible mortar |
| Emergency make-safe | £150–£350 | Same-day tarpaulin |
Worked example: A rear valley rebuild on a 1930s semi in Andover: around £680 including access and waste removal.
No deposit on repairs under £500; staged payments on larger jobs with nothing up front before materials are on site. Repairs are standard-rated; a full re-roof usually attracts 5% VAT.
Covering SP10, SP11 and surrounding postcodes.
Workmanship on the repaired section is guaranteed in writing for up to 10 years; any replacement tiles or lead carry manufacturer warranties on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
A day of ladder or scaffold work and a small amount of tile debris — we sheet below the work area and clear up before we leave. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
Repairs run year-round; if rain stops work mid-job, temporary weatherproofing goes on the same day so your home stays dry. Test valley town on the chalk; exposed edges catch the wind.
"Several tiles off after the westerly storms. Came quickly, replaced the tiles, checked the ridge while up there and advised on two loose sections. Good honest assessment."
"Valley had been leaking into the bedroom for one winter. Replacement sorted it same week. Clean work, no mess left."
The majority of Andover repair calls involve concrete interlocking tile on the New Town estate stock, where we carry multiple profiles for matching and use cement mortar with correct water:cement ratio for all bedding and pointing work. For the older Victorian town centre properties and any conservation area work, we specify reclaimed clay tile and NHL lime mortar. We do not use a single specification regardless of property type — the material is always matched to what the building requires.
Minor repairs in Andover cost £150-£450. Ridge repointing per metre £35-£55. Lead flashing £250-£600. Free quotes — call 0172 223 9611.
No — we do not charge travel surcharges to Andover. Pricing is based on the work itself.
Ridge and hip mortar re-bedding on the 1960s-80s estate housing. The exposed Downs position accelerates mortar deterioration significantly compared to sheltered valley locations.
Minor repairs half a day. Ridge repointing for a full semi, one day. We give accurate timescales in the quote.
Repair is right when the issue is localised — a section of failed valley lead, a ridge that needs repointing, individual nail-sick tiles. Replacement is right when deterioration is widespread: more than 40% of tiles affected by nail sickness, felt that has failed across a whole slope, or a roof where the cumulative repair cost over the next decade would approach the replacement cost. We give you both options costed at survey so you can compare honestly.
Most repairs can proceed in winter. Mortar bedding and repointing require frost-free conditions and dry weather for the curing period — we schedule these around weather forecasts. Tile replacement, lead work and flat roof EPDM proceed in most conditions. We will not carry out work that cannot be properly completed in the prevailing weather — we would rather reschedule than do the job badly.
Yes — all our quotes are fixed-price. You pay exactly what is quoted, with no hidden extras, no material uplift charges and no surprise call-back fees. If additional issues are discovered during the repair that were not visible at quote stage, we discuss these with you and agree a revised scope before any additional work is started.
Andover's plateau position at 80 metres and the dominant 1960s-80s New Town estate housing stock create a specific repair profile. Nail sickness on concrete interlocking tile is the primary issue across Anton, Vigo Road and Icknield Way — this stock is 45-65 years old and squarely in the nail failure window. The exposed Hampshire Downs position also means ridge and hip mortar deterioration is accelerated relative to sheltered valley settlements: mortar recession that takes 25 years in Downton takes 15-20 years in Andover's wind exposure. We carry the correct materials for both estate repairs and the older Victorian stock in the town centre.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Salisbury roofer who turns up when they say they will.
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