Attleborough is a busy market town in Breckland, Norfolk with a mix of housing from different eras, built as the town has grown in recent decades. The steady growth in housing means there is a wide range of roof types and ages to look after. Norwich Roofers covers Attleborough for all domestic and commercial roofing work, from individual tile repairs to full re-roofing projects and flat-roof replacements.
Attleborough is a growing market town in Breckland District, Norfolk, and has seen considerable housing development over recent years, bringing a range of newer roof types alongside the older stock.
Attleborough's housing spans a range of construction eras, and each era brings its own roofing characteristics. Older terraces in the town centre typically have clay tile or natural slate roofs, while mid-century semis use concrete interlocking tiles. We work across all of these property types for clients throughout the town and the surrounding villages.
On the older terraced properties around the town centre, a common problem is ridge and hip mortar failure. The sand-and-cement bedding used to secure ridge tiles has a lifespan of around 25-40 years and, once it begins to crack, water enters and freeze-thaw cycles pull it apart quickly. Loose ridge tiles do not just leak - in high winds they can become a genuine safety hazard. Repointing or re-bedding ridge tiles before they reach that stage is straightforward and costs a fraction of the internal repair work that follows a leak.
Concrete interlocking tiles used on 1960s and 1970s houses can last 40-50 years or more, but the mortar verge fillets on the gable ends of these roofs often fail earlier. When the mortar cracks away from under the verge tile, water runs freely into the roof space and down the inside of the gable wall. We replace failed mortar verges with a dry-fix verge system, which clips mechanically to the tiles rather than relying on mortar and is considerably more durable.
When a roof covering is at the end of its life, a full strip and re-roof gives the opportunity to inspect and repair the timber structure, upgrade the underlayment to a modern breathable membrane, and improve ventilation. On Victorian terraces, we often find the original sarking felt is bitumen-based and has become brittle and split - at that point the only effective solution is to strip the tiles, replace the felt and re-lay. We can often reuse the original clay or slate tiles if they are in good condition, which is both cost-effective and better for the character of an older property.
Rear extensions and garages often have flat roofs, and many are overdue for attention. A flat roof that pools water, shows blistering in the surface or has felt that is lifting at the edges is likely to be leaking or will start to shortly. Replacing the covering before the deck boards become waterlogged saves significant expense.
We install EPDM rubber membrane on flat roofs as an alternative to traditional felt. The material is bonded to the deck and turned up properly at all edges and penetrations, which is where most flat roofs fail. Felt can also be used where a like-for-like replacement is preferred.
Victorian and Edwardian properties often retain original chimney stacks, and many of them have not been properly attended to for decades. The flaunching - the sloping cement cap around the chimney pots - cracks over time and allows water to run down inside the stack. Remaking the flaunching and repointing the stack below, along with re-dressing any lead flashings at the base, is the full job that actually solves the problem rather than just patching it.
Chimney stacks that are no longer used can be capped with a ventilated cap or, if the stack itself is in poor condition, capped and taken down to below the roofline. Any structural work on a chimney stack should be done with proper head protection in place below and the area secured against falling material.
Lead is used at junctions between the roof covering and vertical surfaces - around chimney stacks, where a roof abuts a wall, and in valleys between two roof pitches. On older properties, original lead can last many decades, but poorly installed lead or lead that has been patched with sealant fails faster. When lead flashings are the source of a leak, the right fix is to cut new lead and dress it properly into a chased joint rather than sealing over the top of what is there.
Lead valleys on Victorian and Edwardian properties are a particular area to watch. They handle a large volume of water and can become blocked with moss and debris, causing water to back up under the tiles. Keeping valleys clear and checking the lead for cracks or lifted edges is worth doing as part of any routine roof inspection.
Timber fascias and soffits on older Attleborough properties often need replacing by the time a house changes hands or reaches 30-40 years old. We fit uPVC fascias and soffits as a replacement, with proper soffit ventilation preserved where the roof construction requires it. Unatended guttering on a terrace can cause damp to the wall below the eaves and rot to the fascia board, so it is worth dealing with blocked or leaking gutters promptly.
We carry out flat-roof repairs and replacement on commercial buildings, using the same quality of materials and approach we use on domestic properties. If you manage a commercial property in the area and need a survey and price, call us to arrange a visit.
We cover Attleborough and the surrounding villages from our Norwich base. If you need a roof inspection, a repair or a full re-roof, call us to arrange a visit and we will give you a clear price for the work required.
Attleborough has a varied housing stock that includes older terraces, mid-century semi-detached houses, and more recent new-build estates.
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