Roof pointing in Wigan to keep your tiles secure
The mortar along the ridge, hips and verges of a tiled roof holds the tiles in place and keeps water out. Over time it cracks, crumbles and falls away, which leaves ridge tiles loose and lets rain into the roof space. Our roof pointing in Wigan restores that protection before a small defect turns into a leak.
Gaskell Roofing Ltd carries out re-pointing and full re-bedding of ridge and hip tiles, as well as verge work, across Wigan and Lancashire. We always assess the condition of the tiles first, because there is little point re-pointing a ridge that needs rebuilding.
Re-pointing, re-bedding or dry-fit?
Where the existing ridge tiles are sound and only the mortar has failed, careful re-pointing is a quick and economical fix. If the tiles have moved or the bedding has gone, we lift them, re-bed them in fresh mortar and point the joints for a long-lasting finish.
Many homeowners now choose dry-fit ridge and verge systems, which use mechanical fixings instead of mortar and cope better with movement and weather. We can supply and fit these as part of a repair or a new roof.
- Re-pointing of ridge and hip tiles
- Full re-bedding of loose or slipped ridge tiles
- Verge pointing and dry-fit verge systems
- Chimney flashings and pointing at roof level
- Checks of the surrounding tiles and flashings while we are up there
When to book roof pointing
Signs that pointing has failed include bits of mortar in your gutters or on the ground, visible gaps along the ridge and tiles that look out of line. A quick look from the ground is not always enough, so we are happy to inspect the roof and give you an honest recommendation.
To book roof pointing in Wigan, call 07535 670 455 or send us a message. We give a no-obligation quote and can often combine pointing with other roof repairs to save you a second visit.