How Long Roof Repairs Usually Take

It’s very difficult to give an accurate time scale for a wide variety of Roof Repair Work.

Replacing a Few Slipped Tiles

Replacement of a few slipped or broken tiles to take about half a day to complete. The roofer can obtain the correct tiles to match and complete the repairs within a couple of hours, provided the underlying batten work is sound.

Repairing a Ridge or Hip

Repointing or relaying a ridge takes most of a day to complete. The roofer would return the following day to complete the bedding and point to a neat finish.

Flat Roof Re-cover

On average a flat roof re-cover on an extension would be a 1-3 day job, depending on size of job and material used (felt, GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber). Each of these roofs have different drying/curing times.

Chimney Repointing or Flashing

Chimney Repointing or Flashing – a day’s work. Access to the chimney could be a major problem, and this would be affected by whether scaffolding is required, and then for the erecting and strike of said scaffolding – another day’s work.

Checking Planning Requirements

This depends on whether or not you need to apply for planning permission for your desired work (e.g. converting a flat roof to a pitched roof).

Finding a Local Roofer

Get local tradespeople who can give you the best on-site estimate for your Gosport roofing work.

A useful reference for Roofers Gosport is https://www.randsroofing.co.uk/roofing-services/roofers-gosport/.

Get all work included in the initial quote and ensure that any subsequent work required as a result of the inspection is highlighted so you have realistic timescales.