Roof Replacement Chingford

This job in Chingford involved stripping an old roof back completely and starting again. The homeowner had reached the point where patching things up no longer made sense, so we agreed a full replacement covering the roof itself, the fascias, soffits and guttering, plus removal of an old chimney that was no longer needed.

Over 40 years in the trade, HighPoint Roofing And Building has seen most versions of this job. Roofs age at different rates depending on aspect, exposure and how they were originally built, but there comes a point where a homeowner is better off with a clean start than another round of repairs. That was the case here.

What the roof replacement involved

We began by stripping the existing roof covering back to the timbers so we could check the structure underneath was sound before anything new went on. Once we were satisfied, the new roof went on in stages, working methodically across the property rather than rushing sections. A roof replacement done properly takes time, and we would rather get it right than get it done quickly.

Alongside the main roof work, we removed the old chimney. Chimneys that are no longer in use can become a weak point in a roof over time, letting water in where the brickwork meets the tiles. Taking it out and making the roof good in that area removes that risk going forward.

New fascias, soffits and guttering

Fascias and soffits do a lot of quiet work protecting the roof structure and the property below from water damage. Once they start to crack or sag, water finds its way behind them, and that can lead to problems further into the roof space. We fitted new uPVC fascias and soffits across the property, along with new guttering to match, so the whole roofline was renewed at the same time rather than left half done.

Doing the fascias, soffits and guttering alongside the roof itself makes sense on a job like this. It means everything is fitted to work together properly, and the homeowner is not left with old guttering hanging off a new roof, or vice versa.

Working around an occupied property

Most roof jobs happen while people are still living in the house, and this one was no different. We kept the site tidy at the end of each day, made sure debris was cleared away, and worked with the household's routine in mind rather than around it. Chimney removal in particular can generate a fair bit of dust and debris, so we took care to protect the areas below during that stage of the work.

Built to last, backed by a guarantee

Every job we carry out comes with a 10 year guarantee, and this one is no exception. That covers the roof, the fascias and soffits, and the guttering, giving the homeowner something solid to fall back on rather than just our word. We are also fully covered by public liability insurance, which is worth checking for with any roofer before work starts, not after.

We always begin with a free, no obligation quotation, so the homeowner in Chingford knew exactly what the job involved and what it would cost before any work was booked in. There is no pressure to commit on the spot. We would rather someone took their time and felt confident in the decision.

Roofers working across Chingford and the surrounding area

HighPoint Roofing And Building has been carrying out roofing work across Chingford and the wider area for many years, and jobs like this one, a full roof, fascias, soffits and gutters, plus a chimney removal, are typical of the work we take on. If your roof is getting to the stage where repairs are becoming a regular occurrence, it is worth getting a proper assessment before deciding whether a replacement is the more sensible route.

We are happy to talk through what a job like this would involve for your own property, with honest advice and a written quote to match.