Roofers in Reading

Roofs we see in Reading

Reading has a huge range of roofs. Newtown, Katesgrove and the streets off the Oxford Road and in east Reading are Victorian terraces, most with slate roofs, valleys over the back additions and chimneys shared between neighbours. Caversham has large Edwardian houses with clay tiles, while Tilehurst, Earley and Woodley are mostly 1930s to 1970s semis and estates with concrete tiles.

Weather and exposure in Reading

Reading sits where the Kennet meets the Thames, and the low ground near both rivers holds damp air through the winter. The high ground at Tilehurst and the upper side of Caversham catch more wind, and storms from the west strip slates and loose ridges on the most exposed streets.

How we work in Reading

Many Reading terraces are reached from the front only, so scaffold, skips and parking need planning before the work starts. Pavement scaffold needs a licence from Reading Borough Council. We plan the survey so the roof, the loft and the rear additions are all seen in one visit.

Common roofing jobs in Reading

• Slate terrace re-roofs
• Valleys over rear additions
• Re-roofs with new membrane and battens
• Gutter and fascia replacement

Planning roof work in Reading

Rear additions on Reading terraces have their own small roofs, valleys and gutters tucked between neighbouring houses. Access is often through the house or along a shared alley, so tell us how the back of the property is reached when you book. A photo from an upstairs back window shows the rear roofs well.